Below Average
#1801 of 2,221 schools in MO
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
Middle School · ST. LOUIS CITY
1004 N JEFFERSON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63106
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
404
Student-Teacher
13:1
Score
4.8
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,801 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#120 of 193
public schools
In district
#37 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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About Carr Lane Vpa Middle
Carr Lane Vpa Middle is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST. LOUIS CITY.
Carr Lane Vpa Middle serves approximately 404 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. Carr Lane Vpa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,801 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Carr Lane Vpa Middle show 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 4.8 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Carr Lane Vpa Middle 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.
52% of students at Carr Lane Vpa Middle 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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Carr Lane Vpa Middle — Students at Carr Lane Vpa Middle score 8% 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 29 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage 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: 6.0/10.
How Carr Lane Vpa Middle Compares
See how Carr Lane Vpa Middle 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
1004 N JEFFERSON AVE, St. Louis, MO 63106
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Carr Lane Vpa Middle may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY (rated 5.6/10, 0.2 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE (rated 4.7/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, GATEWAY MIDDLE (rated 3.8/10, 0.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GATEWAY MIDDLE St. Louis | 0.1 mi | 3.8 |
| GATEWAY ELEM. St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 4.0 |
| ELIAS MICHAEL ELEM. St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 3.3 |
| KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 3.4 |
| KIPP INSPIRE ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.2 mi | 5.6 |
| JEFFERSON ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.9 |
| ST LOUIS LANG IMMERSION SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 7.0 |
| VASHON HIGH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.2 |
| GATEWAY/HUBERT WHEELER SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | — |
| HOGAN ST REGIONAL YOUTH CTR. St. Louis | 0.8 mi | — |
| CONFLUENCE PREPARATORY ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 4.4 |
| GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER ELEM St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.7 |
| ATLAS ELEMENTARY St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 5.9 |
| COLUMBIA ELEM. COMM. ED. CTR. St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.5 |
| MILLER CAREER ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 5.8 |
| GRAND CENTER ARTS ACAD MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 4.7 |
| NORTH SIDE COMMUNITY-GRAND CTR St. Louis | 1.0 mi | — |
| JANAN ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
| MUHAMMAD ISLAMIC ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.4 mi | — |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63106 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$21,475
Median Home Value
$186,700
Median Rent
$739/mo
Population
7,742
College Educated
19.9%
Homeownership
11.9%
Poverty Rate
41%
Median Age
31.1
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis, MO | 4.8 |
| HILLSBORO MIDDLE ELEM. Hillsboro, MO | 4.8 |
| KNOB NOSTER MIDDLE Knob Noster, MO | 4.8 |
| BOWLING GREEN MIDDLE Bowling Green, MO | 4.7 |
| STRAFFORD MIDDLE Strafford, MO | 4.7 |
| T. S. HILL MIDDLE Dexter, MO | 4.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Carr Lane Vpa Middle
What grades does Carr Lane Vpa Middle serve?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle has an enrollment of approximately 404 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Carr Lane Vpa Middle is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carr Lane Vpa Middle rank in MO?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle ranks #1,801 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Carr Lane Vpa Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Carr Lane Vpa Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carr Lane Vpa Middle has 11% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Carr Lane Vpa Middle a charter school?
No, Carr Lane Vpa Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carr Lane Vpa Middle a Title I school?
No, Carr Lane Vpa Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carr Lane Vpa Middle?
100.0% of students at Carr Lane Vpa Middle 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
- 404
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 52.2%
- Phone
- (314) 231-0413
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #37 of 63
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