Serving 2,273 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, External Sites 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 1:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 2,273 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 1:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Graduation Rate: 40-59% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
External Sites ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
External Sites's student population of 2,273 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1,658 teachers has grown by 2758% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,273 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1,658 teachers
School Rankings
External Sites 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 External Sites 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
#2009 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
1:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
22%
15%
White
65%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(22-23)40-59%
90%
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is External Sites's ranking?
External Sites is ranked #2009 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are External Sites often compared to?
External Sitesis often viewed alongside schools like Eureka Sr. High School, Fort Bellefontaine Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of External Sites?
The graduation rate of External Sites is 40-59%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 90%.
How many students attend External Sites?
2,273 students attend External Sites.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of External Sites students are White, 22% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of External Sites?
External Sites has a student ration of 1:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does External Sites offer ?
External Sites offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is External Sites part of?
External Sites is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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