Top Rankings
The Biome School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 167 students in The Biome School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in The Biome School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
167 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
The Biome School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#392 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
89%
15%
% White
3%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,269 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,922 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,269
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,922
$14,008
Best The Biome School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
The Biome
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4471 Olive Street
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Saint Louis, MO 63108
(314) 531-0982
Gr: K-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to The Biome School District?
The Biome School District manages 1 public schools serving 167 students.
What is the rank of The Biome School District?
The Biome School District is ranked #397 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in The Biome School District?
89% of The Biome School District students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of The Biome School District?
The Biome School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is The Biome School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,922 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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