Enrollment
218
Middle
DISTRICT 410 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES·NCES 290057903345
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE
711 NORTH GRAND AVENUE, ST. LOUIS, MO 63103 · (314) 533-1791 · St. Louis city
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL218 STUDENTS
C-
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Scored higher than 23% of Missouri public middle schools
- DTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- DThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
19 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 11.5:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
218 students
DISTRICT 100% · STATE 54%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 62 | 28% |
| Grade 7 | 68 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 88 | 40% |
Student demographics
36%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
28.8%
MO avg 44.9% . -2.2pp since 2021
Math
17.7%
MO avg 43.8% . -10.4pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 29 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 18 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are down about 10 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 11.5% | 17.3% | 44.2% | 26.9% |
| Math | 4.8% | 12.9% | 40.3% | 41.8% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 28.8% | 17.7% |
| 2023-24 | 34.7% | 19.8% |
| 2022-23 | 37.7% | 28.3% |
| 2021-22 | 31.0% | 28.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
23.6%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
22.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.2pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 24% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 22% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE's state test result (23.6% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE this school | 218 | 100.0% | 23.6% |
| BROOKSIDE CHARTER MIDDLE SCHL KANSAS CITY | 225 | 100.0% | 20.6% |
| Carnahan Middle ST.LOUIS | 214 | 98.6% | 11.6% |
| WEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER FLORISSANT | 268 | 100.0% | 13.3% |
| STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL HAZELWOOD | 245 | 100.0% | 74.8% |
| UNIVERSITY ACADEMY-MIDDLE KANSAS CITY | 265 | 100.0% | 29.8% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis city |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 23.6% | #328 of 379 | #2 of 15 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.7% | #345 of 380 ▼ 12 | #5 of 15 ▼ 3 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 28.8% | #307 of 380 ▼ 57 | #2 of 15 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -6.3pp | #32 of 364 | #3 of 12 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 218 | #314 of 397 | #13 of 15 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.3:1 | #35 of 321 | #6 of 14 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 35.6% | #159 of 321 | #6 of 14 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 100% | #6 of 379 | #2 of 15 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
218
+33 (+18%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.3:1
was 10.3:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 218 | 19.2 | 11.3:1 | 100% (218) |
| 2023-24 | 193 | 19.7 | 9.8:1 | 100% (193) |
| 2022-23 | 210 | 19 | 11.1:1 | 100% (210) |
| 2020-21 | 185 | 18 | 10.3:1 | 98% (182) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE.
About GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is a low-enrollment middle school in ST. LOUIS, Missouri, one of the schools in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES. Students in grades 6 through 8 attend, and enrollment is 218 students. The typical figure for middle schools in Missouri is about 461 students.
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is among 6 schools run by CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES, which serves 2,460 students.
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is 78% Black by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 17% White and 2% multiracial. Census estimates put the Black share of St. Louis city's population at about 42%. GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE's diversity index is 36%, against a US figure of 70%.
Dividing enrollment by its 19.2 full-time-equivalent teachers gives a ratio of about 11.3:1. That is 1.7 students per teacher below the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE reports 100% of students eligible for free or reduced-price meals.
allk12 grades GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE a C-. The grade compares the school only with Missouri public middle schools, because each state gives its own test.
The model predicts 22.4% for a school in Missouri with GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE's free or reduced-price lunch share. GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE posts 23.6%.
St. Louis city has about 288,512 residents, and the median household income is $56,160, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 41%, and about 15% of people live in poverty. Besides GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE, St. Louis city has 112 other public schools.
The closest other public school is GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH, less than a tenth of a mile away. GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE has at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Local comparison: GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE ranks 8th of 8 nearby schools, at 23.6% versus a 51.6% average.
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is coded as City: Large in federal locale data. GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is a public charter school.
Enrollment is up 18% from 2020-21, when GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE had 185 students, to 2024-25, when it had 218. Students per teacher rose from 10.3 in 2020-21 to 11.3 in 2024-25.
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St. Louis city at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
288,512
Census ACS
Median income
$56,160
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
41%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
15%
Below federal line
Schools in county
113
29,941 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
- SOUTH CITYElementary · 838 students
- OLD NORTH ACADEMYElementary · 448 students
- CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMYHigh · 442 students
- GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGHHigh · 402 students
- ASPIRE ACADEMYElementary · 112 students
Other schools in ST. LOUIS
- LINDBERGH SR. HIGHHigh · 2,304 students
- SOUTH CITYElementary · 838 students
- TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 816 students
- DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 598 students
- CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOLElementary · 555 students
- GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGHHigh · 461 students
Nearby schools
- GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH0.0 mi · 402
- NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR0.1 mi · 134
- MILLER CAREER ACADEMY0.2 mi · 430
- GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM0.3 mi · 103
- GRISCOM JUVENILE DETENTION CTR0.3 mi · 27
- COLE ELEM.0.5 mi · 283
Frequently asked questions
About GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE?
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE enrolls approximately 218 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE serve?
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE?
Approximately 11.3:1 students per teacher at GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE.
How diverse is GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE?
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE reports a student body of 17% White, 2% Hispanic, 78% Black, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE?
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is overseen by CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES in St. Louis city.
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