Serving 303 students in grades 6-8, Grand Center Arts Academy 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 26% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 38% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 77% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
303 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)38%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
68%
15%
White
23%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Grand Center Arts 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?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School?
303 students attend Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School?
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School offer ?
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School part of?
Grand Center Arts Academy Middle School is part of Grand Center Arts Academy School District.
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