Serving 395 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, St. Louis Lang Immersion 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 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% 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: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 395 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
St. Louis Lang Immersion School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
St. Louis Lang Immersion School's student population of 395 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 70% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
395 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. Louis Lang Immersion 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 St. Louis Lang Immersion School is 0.59, 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
#1688 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
20%
8%
Black
60%
15%
White
10%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. Louis Lang Immersion School's ranking?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is ranked #1688 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?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend St. Louis Lang Immersion School?
395 students attend St. Louis Lang Immersion School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of St. Louis Lang Immersion School students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. Louis Lang Immersion School?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. Louis Lang Immersion School offer ?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is St. Louis Lang Immersion School part of?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
In what neighborhood is St. Louis Lang Immersion School located?
St. Louis Lang Immersion School is located in the Downtown West neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 3 other public schools located in Downtown West.
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