Serving 1,581 students in grades 9-12, Muriel W. Battle High 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 is 9% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Graduation Rate: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muriel W. Battle High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Muriel W. Battle High School's student population of 1,581 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muriel W. Battle High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Muriel W. Battle High School is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1683 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
31%
15%
White
43%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Muriel W. Battle High School's ranking?
Muriel W. Battle High School is ranked #1683 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Muriel W. Battle High School often compared to?
Muriel W. Battle High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like David H. Hickman High School, Rock Bridge Sr. High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Muriel W. Battle High School?
The graduation rate of Muriel W. Battle High School is 88%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend Muriel W. Battle High School?
1,581 students attend Muriel W. Battle High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Muriel W. Battle High School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muriel W. Battle High School?
Muriel W. Battle High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Muriel W. Battle High School offer ?
Muriel W. Battle High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Muriel W. Battle High School part of?
Muriel W. Battle High School is part of Columbia 93 School District.
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