Serving 94 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Arch Community 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was ≤10% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 98% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
The Arch Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
94 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
The Arch Community School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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 39% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend The Arch Community School?
94 students attend The Arch Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of The Arch Community School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of The Arch Community School?
The Arch Community School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does The Arch Community School offer ?
The Arch Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is The Arch Community School part of?
The Arch Community School is part of The Arch Community School District.
In what neighborhood is The Arch Community School located?
The Arch Community School is located in the Hyde Park neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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