Average
#983 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 44% in state
Busch MS Character Athletics
Middle School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5910 CLIFTON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63109
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
351
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
6.7
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#983 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#58 of 193
public schools
In district
#9 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
Academic growth
8.5 / 10
Excellent
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About Busch MS Character Athletics
Busch MS Character Athletics is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Busch MS Character Athletics serves approximately 351 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Busch MS Character Athletics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #983 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Busch MS Character Athletics show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.7 · Average
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Busch MS Character Athletics sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
45% of students at Busch MS Character Athletics were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Busch MS Character Athletics — Students at Busch MS Character Athletics score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 38 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.5/10.
How Busch MS Character Athletics Compares
See how Busch MS Character Athletics performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5910 CLIFTON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63109
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Busch MS Character Athletics may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH (rated 7.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ROGERS MIDDLE (rated 7.0/10, 1.1 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. (rated 4.1/10, 1.6 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.9 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST RAPHAEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 6.2 |
| WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.8 |
| WORD OF LIFE LUTHERAN St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 7.9 |
| ST GABRIEL THE ARCHANGEL SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 5.6 |
| COMMUNITY ACCESS JOB TRAINING St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.3 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| MALLINCKRODT A.B.I. ELEM. St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 7.3 |
| SOUTH CITY CATHOLIC ACADEMY LEARNING CENTER St. Louis | 1.3 mi | — |
| SALEM LUTHERAN SCHOOL Affton | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| ROGERS MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 7.0 |
| BAYLESS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 7.8 |
| BAYLESS JUNIOR HIGH St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 7.3 |
| BAYLESS SENIOR HIGH St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 6.7 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD/ST LOUIS St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.0 |
| Woerner Elem St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 5.4 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 4.9 |
| LONG MIDDLE COMMUNITY ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.1 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 7.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63109 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,563
Median Home Value
$244,900
Median Rent
$929/mo
Population
25,743
College Educated
51.5%
Homeownership
63%
Avg Commute
24.3 min
Poverty Rate
9.8%
Median Age
41.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| EAST PRAIRIE MIDDLE East Prairie, MO | 6.7 |
| KENNETT MIDDLE Kennett, MO | 6.7 |
| LAWSON MIDDLE Lawson, MO | 6.7 |
| MIDDLE SCHOOL Carrollton, MO | 6.7 |
| BUCHANAN INTERMEDIATE Branson, MO | 6.8 |
| CALIFORNIA MIDDLE California, MO | 6.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Busch MS Character Athletics
What grades does Busch MS Character Athletics serve?
Busch MS Character Athletics serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Busch MS Character Athletics?
Busch MS Character Athletics has an enrollment of approximately 351 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Busch MS Character Athletics?
The student-teacher ratio at Busch MS Character Athletics is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Busch MS Character Athletics rank in MO?
Busch MS Character Athletics ranks #983 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Busch MS Character Athletics's MySchoolScout rating?
Busch MS Character Athletics has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Busch MS Character Athletics?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Busch MS Character Athletics has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Busch MS Character Athletics a charter school?
No, Busch MS Character Athletics is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Busch MS Character Athletics a Title I school?
No, Busch MS Character Athletics is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Busch MS Character Athletics?
100.0% of students at Busch MS Character Athletics qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 351
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.3%
- Phone
- (314) 352-1043
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #9 of 63
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