Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Chinese School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 40-44% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
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Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)55-59%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)40-44%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
44%
15%
White
43%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend The Chinese School?
177 students attend The Chinese School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of The Chinese School students are Black, 43% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Chinese School?
The Chinese School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Chinese School offer ?
The Chinese School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Chinese School part of?
The Chinese School is part of St. Louis Lang Immersion School District.
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