Serving 57 students in grades 6-8, The International 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 was 20-29% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 30-39% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 91% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
57 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)30-39%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
73%
15%
White
9%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend The International School?
57 students attend The International School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The International School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The International School?
The International School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does The International School offer ?
The International School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is The International School part of?
The International School is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
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