Serving 150 students in grades 9-12, Transportation And Law Elementary 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 ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
150 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
46%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%

Black
99%
15%

White
1%
68%

Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups



Graduation Rate
(20-21)70-79%
89%

Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
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?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Transportation And Law Elementary School?
The graduation rate of Transportation And Law Elementary School is 70-79%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Transportation And Law Elementary School?
150 students attend Transportation And Law Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Transportation And Law Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Transportation And Law Elementary School?
Transportation And Law Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Transportation And Law Elementary School offer ?
Transportation And Law Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Transportation And Law Elementary School part of?
Transportation And Law Elementary School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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