Serving 403 students in grades 6-8, Ia Of Careers Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
403 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)10%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)13%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
1%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Imagine Academy Of Careers School District
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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend Ia Of Careers Middle School?
403 students attend Ia Of Careers Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Ia Of Careers Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ia Of Careers Middle School?
Ia Of Careers Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ia Of Careers Middle School offer ?
Ia Of Careers Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ia Of Careers Middle School part of?
Ia Of Careers Middle School is part of Imagine Academy Of Careers School District.
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