Busch Middle School of Character
Address
5910 Clifton Avenue , St. Louis, MO 63109Contact
314-352-1043This school is wheelchair accessible
About this school
Mission
Our mission is to inspire our students to value academic and personal growth through character education and to empower them to become contributing members of our global society.
Quick Fact 1
National School of Character
Quick Fact 2
Students start each day by reading in the gymnasium.
Key Upcoming Dates
No key upcoming events found.
Events
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School Hours
Transportation
Cost
Staffing
Student Diversity
| Total Students | 372.0 |
|---|---|
| American Indian / Alaska Native | N/A |
| Asian | 4.8% |
| Black | 56.2% |
| Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Hispanic | 17.7% |
| White | 19.1% |
| Multiracial | 1.6% |
| Total Students | 372.0 |
|---|---|
| Male | 52.0% |
| Female | 48.0% |
| Limited English Proficient | 21.5% |
| Students With Disabilities | 18.0% |
| Low Income | 97.3% |
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 22.8% | 23.9% | 46.8% |
| Mathematics | 2 Below Average 1 Way Below Average 12.8% | 20.2% | 41.0% |
| Science | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 21.1% | 21.6% | 40.3% |
4 Above Average 5 Way Above Average Academic Growth
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 4 Above Average 4 Above Average 51.9% | 50.7% | 49.9% |
| Mathematics | 5 Way Above Average 5 Way Above Average 53.2% | 50.8% | 50.0% |
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About this data
Academic GrowthWhy 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). |
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Safety & Climate
3 Average 1 Way Below Average Attendance
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attendance Rate | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 54.2% | 52.3% | 76.5% |
3 Average 3 Average Bullying Incidents
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| On Basis of Race/Nationality | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| On Basis of Gender | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| On Basis of Disability | 3 Average 3 Average 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
4 Above Average 3 Average Discipline
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out of School Suspensions (OSS) | 4 Above Average 3 Average 4.0% | 6.4% | 3.6% |
Teacher Profile
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Teacher Profile
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Years of Experience | 3 Average 1 Way Below Average 6.7 | 7.3 | 12.7 |
| % of Teachers with Advanced Degrees | 3 Average 2 Below Average 34.5% | 37.1% | 58.7% |
2 Below Average 2 Below Average Students per Teacher
| Title | This School | City Average | State Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students per Teacher | 2 Below Average 2 Below Average 28.0 | 15.9 | 18.3 |
Education Focus
Activities
- Basketball
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
School Visits & Enrollment
- SLPS Magnet and Choice Schools Acceptance
- Current proof of residency
- Child's birth certificate
- Immunization/physical/shot records
- parent/guardian photo ID
- Parenting plan/court order or proof of guardianship (if applicable)
