Preclarus Mastery Academy (Closed 2023)

Serving 138 students in grades 4-8, Preclarus Mastery 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 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (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.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
138 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

This School
State Level (MO)
(17-18)
≤5%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
(17-18)
6-9%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Preclarus Mastery Academy and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
99%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
68%
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Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.02
This chart displays the diversity score of Preclarus Mastery Academy and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Preclarus Mastery Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Preclarus Mastery 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 42% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% MO state average).
How many students attend Preclarus Mastery Academy?
138 students attend Preclarus Mastery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Preclarus Mastery Academy students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preclarus Mastery Academy?
Preclarus Mastery Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Preclarus Mastery Academy offer ?
Preclarus Mastery Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Preclarus Mastery Academy part of?
Preclarus Mastery Academy is part of Preclarus Mastery Academy School District.

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