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Ames Visual and Performing Arts Elementary School

Public Choice Magnet | Grades: PK-5

Address

2900 Hadley , St. Louis, MO 63107

Contact

314-241-7165

This school is wheelchair accessible

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About this school

Mission

We will motivate students to excel academically and socially. Our expectation is for students to realize their greatest potential. It is our duty to develop students’ intellect and creativity to their fullest potential

Quick Fact 1

The Ames school team is committed to providing a community that fosters an indvidualized approach to educate and care for students.

Quick Fact 2

Ames VPA partners with St. Louis' finest arts institutions.

Quick Fact 3

All core and arts staff are certified in their specified instructional areas

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Total Students	182.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native	N/A
Asian	N/A
Black	97.3%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	N/A
Hispanic	N/A
White	N/A
Multiracial	N/A

Total Students	182.0%
Male	45.0%
Female	55.0%
Limited English Proficient	N/A
Students With Disabilities	5.5%
Low Income	100.0%

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3 Average 2 Below Average

Student Learning

City Average State Average

Title

This School

City Average

State Average

English Language Arts

2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 8.4%

22.2%

48.0%

Mathematics

2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 3.1%

13.3%

35.9%

Science

2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 3.1%

17.7%

38.3%

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English Language Arts	This School	City Average	State Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asian	N/A	31.5%	71.2%
Black	8.7%	15.8%	21.9%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hispanic	N/A	27.3%	35.4%
Multiracial	N/A	37.2%	42.7%
White	N/A	51.2%	54.4%
Students with disabilities	N/A	9.1%	15.5%
Language Learners	N/A	16.2%	24.7%
Low Income	8.4%	20.4%	33.2%

Mathematics	This School	City Average	State Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asian	N/A	36.2%	61.5%
Black	3.2%	8.4%	14.3%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hispanic	N/A	14.1%	25.8%
Multiracial	N/A	30.1%	29.0%
White	N/A	36.5%	41.1%
Students with disabilities	N/A	8.6%	12.2%
Language Learners	N/A	11.1%	22.4%
Low Income	3.1%	11.5%	23.7%

Science	This School	City Average	State Average
American Indian/Alaskan Native	N/A	N/A	N/A
Asian	N/A	10.1%	58.2%
Black	3.1%	8.1%	13.1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	N/A	N/A	N/A
Hispanic	N/A	19.6%	22.1%
Multiracial	N/A	21.4%	27.4%
White	N/A	51.5%	45.0%
Students with disabilities	N/A	12.8%	12.4%
Language Learners	N/A	10.5%	13.6%
Low Income	3.1%	15.1%	22.9%

About this data

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%
About this data Academic Growth Why is this useful? Academic growth scores are useful for comparing how much students progress relative to where they started. What does this number mean? Academic growth is calculated by comparing the progress of an individual to his or her academic peers across a state or city region. Academic growth is calculated by comparing the progress of an individual student to his or her academic peers across the state. Scores of 50 indicate that the average student in this school is maintaining the status quo; scores above 50 indicate the average student is learning more than his or her peers statewide; and scores below 50 indicate that the average student is falling behind his or her peers statewide. Where is this data from? For more information visit the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s MSIP5 APR Summary Report (Public).

3 Average 2 Below Average

Safety & Climate

City Average State Average

Title	This School	City Average	State Average
Attendance Rate	3 Average 1 Way Below Average 51.2%	60.4%	82.2%
About this data Attendance Why is this useful? Proportional attendance can give us a snapshot of how many students are regularly attending classes. What does this number mean? The Proportional Attendance Rate shows the percentage of students who are attending school at least 90% of the time. Where is this data from? For more information visit the MSIP5 APR Summary Report (Public) at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

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%
About this data Bullying Incidents Why is this useful? The rate of bullying allows us to compare levels of hostility across different schools, regardless of school size. What does this number mean? The ratio shows reported instances of bullying in relation to the number of students. E.g. a ratio of 1:502 suggests that 1 in every 502 students experiences bullying. Where is this data from? For more information visit the US Department of Education’s Civil Rights Data Collection website. Select ‘Detailed Data Tables’. Search for {{ $school[‘ocr_name’] }}, then click on the ‘Bullying and Harassment’ links.

Title	This School	City Average	State Average
Out of School Suspensions (OSS)	0 0	1.9%	1.5%
About this data Discipline Why is this useful? Rates of out-of-school suspension and expulsion give an indication of the school’s climate and the frequency with which incidents are serious enough to result in disciplinary action. What does this number mean? Suspensions: This shows the number of student removals from school for disciplinary reasons per 100 students. Where is this data from? For more information download the Building Discipline Incidents file at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

4 Above Average 3 Average

Teacher Profile

City Average State Average

Title	This School	City Average	State Average
Average Years of Experience	5 Way Above Average 3 Average 13.0	7.6	12.8
% of Teachers with Advanced Degrees	4 Above Average 3 Average 50.6%	43.2%	60.5%
About this data Teacher Profile Why is this useful? Teaching staff with greater experience and/or advanced degrees are likely to have a strong understanding of their subject material. Importantly, these figures are not necessarily indicative of teacher quality. What does this number mean? Average years of experience represents the years of experience held by the average teacher in the school. Teachers on staff with advanced degrees represents the percentage of teachers holding a master’s degree or higher. Where is this data from? For more information visit the Building Faculty Information report at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

Title	This School	City Average	State Average
Students per Teacher	4 Above Average 4 Above Average 10.0	16.3	18.2
About this data Students Per Teacher Why is this useful? A low teacher-to-student ratio allows for each student to benefit from more one-to-one interactions with the teacher. What does this number mean? This figure represents the average number of students per classroom teacher in the school. It can be interpreted as an estimate of average class size. Where is this data from? For more information visit the Building Student Staff Ratios report at the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education website.

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