L'ouverture Middle School 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 was 15% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 16% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (12-13)
263 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)15%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)16%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)1%
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)97%
17%
White
(12-13)2%
74%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
71%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend L'ouverture Middle School?
263 students attend L'ouverture Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of L'ouverture Middle School students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does L'ouverture Middle School offer ?
L'ouverture Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is L'ouverture Middle School part of?
L'ouverture Middle School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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