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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)≤5%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)6-9%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
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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