B
Good
73/100

Busch Ms Character Athletics

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 5910 CLIFTON AVE, St Louis, MO 63109
Overall
B
73/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 12th percentile in Missouri
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.47 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 95th percentile
Resources
A+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Missouri for growth

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

73
Repit Score
out of 100
351
Students
enrolled
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$19K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%12/1002.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%95/100Students gain 1.47 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.32 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Missouri (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%92/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 45% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −12 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency13% (−27 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White32%17%reading -19 pts, math -29 pts4th percentile (list)
Black17%8%reading -4 pts, math -8 pts28th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%15%reading -20 pts, math -15 pts7th percentile (list)
Low-income22%13%reading -10 pts, math -13 pts11th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 5910 CLIFTON AVE
City St Louis
ZIP Code 63109
District 2929280
NCES School ID 292928002569
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 63109

Understanding the community around Busch Ms Character Athletics helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $68,756
Per Capita Income $47,536
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 31.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 50.8%
High School or Higher 95.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $227,100
Median Rent $896
Owner-Occupied 63.9%
Renter-Occupied 36.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Busch Ms Character Athletics.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.6%
Female 48.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 54.1%
White 20.2%
Hispanic/Latino 15.7%
Asian 6.0%
Two or More Races 3.1%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 351
Teachers (FTE) 26.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Busch Ms Character Athletics?
Busch Ms Character Athletics has a Repit School Score of 73 out of 100, earning a grade of B. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Busch Ms Character Athletics?
Busch Ms Character Athletics has 351 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Busch Ms Character Athletics serve?
Busch Ms Character Athletics serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Busch Ms Character Athletics receive per student?
Busch Ms Character Athletics receives $19,285 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Busch Ms Character Athletics in 63109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$276,171
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,223
1-Year Change
+5.3%
% Renters
36.1%

Other Schools in 63109

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026