Serving 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies's student population of 369 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Rankings
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies 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 Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1842 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
87%
15%
White
3%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies's ranking?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is ranked #1842 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies often compared to?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studiesis often viewed alongside schools like Gateway Elementary School, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens, Ames Visual/perf. Arts by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies?
369 students attend Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies offer ?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies part of?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies located?
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies is located in the Soulard neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Soulard.
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