Below Average
#1766 of 2,221 schools in MO
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2516 S. 9th St., St. Louis, MO 63104
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 12-year record (2011–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 84Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,127
Median home value
$249,500
Median rent
$1,054/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63104; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Soulard SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.9 | K–5 | 0.2 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Lift for Life Academy Elem.Charter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | PK–4 | 0.5 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Lafayette Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 406 | Compare → |
| Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.Enrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–6 | 0.9 mi | 183 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #36 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 132 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,766 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
What grades does Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning serve?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has an enrollment of approximately 132 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
The student-teacher ratio at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning rank in MO?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning ranks #1,766 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning's MySchoolScout rating?
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning a charter school?
No, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning a Title I school?
No, Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning?
100.0% of students at Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 132
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.2%
- Phone
- (314) 932-5720
- Area population (ZIP 63104)
- 18,701
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63104; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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