Ninth Grade Center serves 524 students in grades 9.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≥50% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9
Total Students
524 students

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)≥50%
52%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%

Hispanic
4%
8%

Black
3%
15%

White
87%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%

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
How many students attend Ninth Grade Center?
524 students attend Ninth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ninth Grade Center students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ninth Grade Center?
Ninth Grade Center has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Ninth Grade Center offer ?
Ninth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 9
What school district is Ninth Grade Center part of?
Ninth Grade Center is part of Troy R-III School District.
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