Serving 176 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Biome 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 25-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
The Biome 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 The Biome is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The Biome is ranked #1309 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend The Biome?
176 students attend The Biome.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of The Biome students are Black, 7% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Biome?
The Biome has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does The Biome offer ?
The Biome offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
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