Overview
GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in ST. LOUIS, Missouri. The school enrolls 193 students. It is part of the CONFLUENCE ACADEMIES district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
100% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCONFLUENCE ACADEMIES
County29510
CityST. LOUIS
ZIP63103
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID290057903345
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment193
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %100%
State Avg54%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)