Serving 335 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nahed Chapman New American 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 is ≤5% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 335 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nahed Chapman New American Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nahed Chapman New American Academy's student population of 335 students has grown by 61% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
335 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Nahed Chapman New American Academy 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 Nahed Chapman New American Academy is 0.63, 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
#2047 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
2%
Hispanic
55%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nahed Chapman New American Academy's ranking?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is ranked #2047 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Nahed Chapman New American Academy?
335 students attend Nahed Chapman New American Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Nahed Chapman New American Academy students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 14% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nahed Chapman New American Academy?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nahed Chapman New American Academy offer ?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nahed Chapman New American Academy part of?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Nahed Chapman New American Academy located?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is located in the The Gate neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in The Gate.
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