Big Picture Middle Alt. serves 60 students in grades 6-9.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students
60 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
8%
Black
97%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Big Picture Middle Alt.?
60 students attend Big Picture Middle Alt..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Big Picture Middle Alt. students are Black, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Big Picture Middle Alt.?
Big Picture Middle Alt. has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Big Picture Middle Alt. offer ?
Big Picture Middle Alt. offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Big Picture Middle Alt. part of?
Big Picture Middle Alt. is part of St. Louis City School District.
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