Serving 782 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, South City ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 782 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South City ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
South City's student population of 782 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 71 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
782 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
71 teachers
School Rankings
South City ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South City is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1819 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
55%
8%
Black
41%
15%
White
2%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South City's ranking?
South City is ranked #1819 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South City often compared to?
South Cityis often viewed alongside schools like Aspire Academy, Kipp Wisdom Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South City?
782 students attend South City.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South City students are Hispanic, 41% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South City?
South City has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South City offer ?
South City offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South City part of?
South City is part of Confluence Academies School District.
In what neighborhood is South City located?
South City is located in the Mount Pleasant neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO.
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