Serving 11 students in grades 6-8, North Side Community-grand Center 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 is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 11 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Side Community-grand Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
North Side Community-grand Center's student population of 11 students has declined by 92% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
11 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Rankings
North Side Community-grand Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side Community-grand Center is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
91%
15%
White
9%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side Community-grand Center's ranking?
North Side Community-grand Center is ranked #1911 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend North Side Community-grand Center?
11 students attend North Side Community-grand Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of North Side Community-grand Center students are Black, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side Community-grand Center?
North Side Community-grand Center has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Side Community-grand Center offer ?
North Side Community-grand Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side Community-grand Center part of?
North Side Community-grand Center is part of North Side Community School District.
In what neighborhood is North Side Community-grand Center located?
North Side Community-grand Center is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.
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