Simonsen Ninth Grade Center serves 685 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 63% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 27% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
685 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)68%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)63%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
17%
15%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% MO state average).
How many students attend Simonsen Ninth Grade Center?
685 students attend Simonsen Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Simonsen Ninth Grade Center students are White, 17% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Simonsen Ninth Grade Center?
Simonsen Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Simonsen Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Simonsen Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Simonsen Ninth Grade Center part of?
Simonsen Ninth Grade Center is part of Jefferson City School District.
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