Serving 134 students in grades 6-8, North Side Community-grand Center 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
North Side Community-grand Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
North Side Community-grand Center's student population of 134 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
School Rankings
North Side Community-grand Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of North Side Community-grand Center is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1911 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
Black
96%
15%
White
2%
67%
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)50%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is North Side Community-grand Center's ranking?
North Side Community-grand Center is ranked #1911 out of 2,076 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend North Side Community-grand Center?
134 students attend North Side Community-grand Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of North Side Community-grand Center students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of North Side Community-grand Center?
North Side Community-grand Center has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does North Side Community-grand Center offer ?
North Side Community-grand Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is North Side Community-grand Center part of?
North Side Community-grand Center is part of North Side Community School District.
In what neighborhood is North Side Community-grand Center located?
North Side Community-grand Center is located in the Grand Center neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 4 other public schools located in Grand Center.
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