Serving 189 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Better Learning Community Academy 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 ≤5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 48%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 10-14% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 63%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
189 students
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)≤5%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)10-14%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Asian
(15-16)n/a
3%
Hispanic
(15-16)n/a
6%
Black
(15-16)99%
16%
White
(15-16)n/a
72%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)1%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Better Learning Community Academy 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?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 48% MO state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 63% MO state average).
How many students attend Better Learning Community Academy?
189 students attend Better Learning Community Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Better Learning Community Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Better Learning Community Academy?
Better Learning Community Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Better Learning Community Academy offer ?
Better Learning Community Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Better Learning Community Academy part of?
Better Learning Community Academy is part of Better Learning Community Academy School District.
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