Serving 332 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nahed Chapman New American Academy 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 332 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nahed Chapman New American Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Nahed Chapman New American Academy's student population of 332 students has grown by 121% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 72% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
332 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Nahed Chapman New American Academy 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 Nahed Chapman New American Academy is 0.57, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2070 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
2%
Hispanic
60%
9%
Black
25%
15%
White
4%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nahed Chapman New American Academy's ranking?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is ranked #2070 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Nahed Chapman New American Academy?
332 students attend Nahed Chapman New American Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Nahed Chapman New American Academy students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nahed Chapman New American Academy?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nahed Chapman New American Academy offer ?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nahed Chapman New American Academy part of?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Nahed Chapman New American Academy located?
Nahed Chapman New American Academy is located in the The Gate neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 1 other public schools located in The Gate.
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