The Biome School
Address
4471 Olive Street , St. Louis, MO 63108Contact
314-531-0982This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
The Biome is a new kind of K-5 school, for the next generation – one that offers customized, project-based and student-centered learning opportunities with an emphasis on growth mindset and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Mathematics) education. The Biome charter school creates a balanced learning ecosystem in which teachers work together with students to cultivate a growth mindset as they discover their unique gifts, talents, and interests.
Quick Fact 1
The Biome School offers Social Emotional Learning
Quick Fact 2
We engage students in an individualized and challenging, yet nurturing, educational environment, enriching their minds and cultivating confident and creative builders of the future. Our integrated approach promotes interdisciplinary, inventive thinking.
Quick Fact 3
THE BIOME SCHOOL IS WHERE RESEARCHED-BASED PRACTICES INTERSECT WITH CREATIVITY AND INNOVATION. CHOICE, AUTONOMY, AND STUDENT AGENCY ARE VITAL ELEMENTS OF OUR EDUCATIONAL PHILOSOPHY.
Key Upcoming Dates
- Early Enrollment Application Open Date: November 1, 2023
- Early Enrollment Application Deadline: Pool A 01/2024 Pool B Rolling
Events
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Cost
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Student Diversity
Total Students | 187.0 |
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American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
Asian | N/A |
Black | 85.0% |
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A |
White | 8.6% |
Multiracial | 4.3% |
Total Students | 187.0 |
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Male | 48.0% |
Female | 52.0% |
Limited English Proficient | N/A |
Students With Disabilities | 10.7% |
Low Income | 64.2% |
Student Learning
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Missouri Assessment Program
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 27.7% | 22.2% | 48.0% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 7.3% | 13.3% | 35.9% |
Science | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 13.6% | 17.7% | 38.3% |
3 Average 3 Average Academic Growth
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
English Language Arts | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 50.3% | 49.9% |
Mathematics | 3 Average 3 Average 50.0% | 49.6% | 49.8% |
Safety & Climate
5 Way Above Average 4 Above Average Attendance
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Attendance Rate | 5 Way Above Average 4 Above Average 94.9% | 60.4% | 82.2% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.3% |
On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.0% |
0 0 Discipline
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 0 0 | 1.9% | 1.5% |
Teacher Profile
1 Way Below Average 1 Way Below Average Teacher Profile
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
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Average Years of Experience | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 5.9 | 7.6 | 12.8 |
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 4 Above Average 3 Average 51.6% | 43.2% | 60.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Students per Teacher
Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
---|---|---|---|
Students per Teacher | 3 Average 3 Average 13.0 | 16.3 | 18.2 |
Education Focus
Activities
School Visits & Enrollment
- Must live in Saint Louis City
- Accepting applications for Kindergarten and First Grade Students
- If applying for Kdg students must be 5 by October 1 of the school year you are applying