Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Busch Middle School Character Athletics is a public magnet middle school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 372 students. The school is part of the St. Louis City school district, which is ranked 353 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. Busch Middle School Character Athletics has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools over the past several years, with a ranking between 386-430 out of 451-587 schools.

The data reveals that Busch Middle School Character Athletics is struggling across several key metrics. The school has had extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.0% to 53.7% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Hancock Place Middle (25.3% chronic absenteeism) and Mrh Middle (18.4% chronic absenteeism). Academically, the school consistently underperforms compared to the state and nearby schools, with proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts all below 25% in the 2023-2024 school year.

Busch Middle School Character Athletics also struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with the school's rankings for African American, Hispanic, and White student subgroups all in the bottom quartile of Missouri middle schools. Additionally, the school has an extremely high percentage of students (over 99%) who qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high concentration of students from low-income families. These challenges highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address the root causes of the school's poor performance and ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.


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Public, Magnet 6-8

 5910 Clifton Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63109-3407


(314) 352-1043

District: St. Louis City

SchoolDigger Rank:
386th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,735 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.2%
White:
19.1%
Hispanic:
17.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Busch Middle School Character Athletics ranks worse than 85.6% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 8 ranked middle schools in the St. Louis City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 18.09. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Busch Middle School Character Athletics has the largest middle school student body size in the St. Louis City School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Busch Middle School Character Athletics is $14,735, which is the 3rd highest among 8 middle schools in the St. Louis City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Busch Middle School Character Athletics:

SchoolDigger ranks Busch Middle School Character Athletics 386th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Busch Middle School Character Athletics in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


St. Louis City:

SchoolDigger ranks St. Louis City 353rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Rank History for all students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 34.23 502nd 619 18.9%
2007 38.07 458th 624 26.6%
2008 28.25 542nd 624 13.1%
2009 17.74 551st 601 8.3%
2010 29.44 532nd 614 13.4%
2011 34.49 489th 625 21.8%
2012 14.84 580th 623 6.9%
2013 18.95 586th 649 9.7%
2014 24.01 551st 633 13.0%
2015 22.30 512th 585 12.5%
2016 16.75 387th 435 11.0%
2017 14.41 522nd 568 8.1%
2018 11.98 516th 552 6.5%
2019 8.00 558th 587 4.9%
2021 6.94 430th 454 5.3%
2022 12.42 415th 459 9.6%
2023 18.92 387th 459 15.7%
2024 18.09 386th 451 14.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 46.22 37th 68 45.6%
2023 49.45 25th 68 63.2%
2024 54.85 27th 72 62.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.21 371st 422 12.1%
2019 16.71 444th 482 7.9%
2021 14.23 347th 371 6.5%
2022 27.72 292nd 365 20.0%
2023 33.93 285th 382 25.4%
2024 33.96 277th 378 26.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.14 79th 162 51.2%
2019 16.21 173rd 204 15.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.00 87th 129 32.6%
2019 21.60 123rd 149 17.4%
2021 15.81 127th 135 5.9%
2022 27.48 114th 148 23.0%
2023 46.96 75th 153 51.0%
2024 32.68 101st 144 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.33 96th 96 0.0%
2019 12.94 124th 130 4.6%
2021 21.23 63rd 67 6.0%
2022 20.65 71st 78 9.0%
2023 29.82 59th 74 20.3%
2024 29.14 57th 74 23.0%
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Rank History for White students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.88 440th 479 8.1%
2019 20.03 470th 527 10.8%
2021 4.27 374th 376 0.5%
2022 12.45 351st 381 7.9%
2023 6.66 377th 385 2.1%
2024 21.55 315th 379 16.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 260 260
1992 130 155 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1993 129 172 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 132 162 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 294
1995 125 184 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1996 125 184 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 312
1997 116 175 3 2 2 n/a n/a 0 298
1998 116 180 5 2 2 n/a n/a 0 305
1999 111 181 6 3 3 n/a n/a 0 304
2000 117 187 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 311
2001 127 188 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 317
2002 113 177 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2003 113 177 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2004 125 168 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2005 126 176 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 308
2006 98 158 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 261
2007 87 163 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 256
2008 93 134 2 9 0 n/a n/a 0 238
2009 110 154 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2010 124 124 7 11 0 n/a n/a 0 266
2011 133 151 11 12 0 0 0 0 307
2012 152 155 10 28 1 0 0 0 346
2013 162 189 12 32 1 0 0 0 396
2014 154 128 16 30 2 0 0 0 330
2015 139 163 15 31 1 0 0 0 349
2016 131 155 16 42 2 0 0 0 346
2017 114 189 11 41 2 0 0 0 357
2018 109 167 16 47 2 0 0 0 341
2019 100 194 17 60 1 0 0 0 372
2020 92 230 19 67 0 0 0 0 408
2021 87 236 19 76 0 0 1 0 419
2022 64 228 18 65 0 0 6 0 381
2023 71 209 18 66 2 0 6 0 372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 260 20.2 12.8 n/a
1992 287 21.2 13.5 n/a
1993 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1994 294 22.3 13.2 59.5
1995 312 23.1 13.5 68.6
1996 312 23.1 13.5 68.6
1997 298 22.5 13.2 59.4
1998 305 22.1 13.8 59
1999 304 22.1 13.8 66.1
2000 311 22.2 14.0 68.2
2001 317 21.0 15.1 73.2
2002 296 22.3 13.3 74.7
2003 296 22.3 13.3 74.7
2004 297 21.0 14.1 74.7
2005 308 20.3 15.2 76
2006 261 21.0 12.4 68.6
2007 256 19.9 12.9 71.1
2008 238 20.0 11.9 76.1
2009 277 20.0 13.9 0
2010 266 23.0 11.5 80.5
2011 307 22.2 13.8 82.1
2012 346 24.0 14.4 79.5
2013 396 21.2 18.6 72.5
2014 330 21.1 15.6 87.6
2015 349 20.0 17.4 100
2016 346 20.0 17.3 100
2017 357 23.0 15.5 100
2018 341 24.0 14.2 100
2019 372 25.0 14.8 99.2
2020 408 24.0 17.0 99.3
2021 419 27.2 15.3 99.3
2022 381 23.0 16.5 99.2
2023 372 17.0 21.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 260 20.2 12.8 n/a
1992 287 21.2 13.5 n/a
1993 301 22.2 13.6 n/a
1994 294 22.3 13.2 59.5
1995 312 23.1 13.5 68.6
1996 312 23.1 13.5 68.6
1997 298 22.5 13.2 59.4
1998 305 22.1 13.8 59
1999 304 22.1 13.8 66.1
2000 311 22.2 14.0 68.2
2001 317 21.0 15.1 73.2
2002 296 22.3 13.3 74.7
2003 296 22.3 13.3 74.7
2004 297 21.0 14.1 74.7
2005 308 20.3 15.2 76
2006 261 21.0 12.4 68.6
2007 256 19.9 12.9 71.1
2008 238 20.0 11.9 76.1
2009 277 20.0 13.9 0
2010 266 23.0 11.5 80.5
2011 307 22.2 13.8 82.1
2012 346 24.0 14.4 79.5
2013 396 21.2 18.6 72.5
2014 330 21.1 15.6 87.6
2015 349 20.0 17.4 100
2016 346 20.0 17.3 100
2017 357 23.0 15.5 100
2018 341 24.0 14.2 100
2019 372 25.0 14.8 99.2
2020 408 24.0 17.0 99.3
2021 419 27.2 15.3 99.3
2022 381 23.0 16.5 99.2
2023 372 17.0 21.8 99.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $411 (2.9%) $13,696 (97.1%) $14,107
2020 $466 (3.4%) $13,179 (96.6%) $13,645
2021 $1,084 (8.7%) $11,381 (91.3%) $12,465
2022 $723 (4.9%) $14,013 (95.1%) $14,735

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Busch Middle School Character Athletics

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 558th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 387th of 459 Middle schools
 10.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)11.59.6
 1.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)14.813.8
 1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)13.711.2
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)1814.1
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)12.110.5
 1.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (St. Louis City)11.610.7
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)30.220
 10.2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)19.716.9
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)20.721.7
 1%
   8th Grade Science (St. Louis City)18.915.2
 3.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Busch Middle School Character Athletics)22.837.4
 14.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (St. Louis City)22.719.8
 2.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students372372
African American194209
 7.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian1718
 5.9%
Hispanic6066
 10%
Pacific Islander00
White10071
 29%
Two or More Races06
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.2%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 372 students attended Busch Middle School Character Athletics.

Students at Busch Middle School Character Athletics are 56% African American, 19% White, 18% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

Busch Middle School Character Athletics ranks in the bottom 14.4% of Missouri middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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