Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School building in Carr Square.

Carr Lane Vpa Middle School alt view in Carr Square.

Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School prioritizes learning and collaboration.

Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School aligns with Missouri state standards.

Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8

1004 N Jefferson Ave, Saint Louis, MO

Carr Square Neighborhood

Saint Louis Public Schools

404 Students

D+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. Darwin Young

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
3%

Reading Proficiency
8%

C-

Academics

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

Math Proficiency

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

13:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

33.3%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

316:1

Student Diversity

Female

55%

Male

45%

Black

93.5%

White

4.8%

Hispanic

1.3%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 student

8/9/2025

I had a very memorable at this school I had a lot of fun. The teachers were nice and I love the school.

1.0 student

9/25/2018

It was horrible and I wonder why. It used to be a good school, but not anymore!

4.0 parent

2/17/2015

Carr lane made transitioning from elementary to middle student a nice experience for my son.

5.0 parent

5/5/2014

I will love for the school to open up to the kids and ask them what they need for them to do better in school .it is a great place to do arts but this school need more help with the behavior an teacher need more help with the kids

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Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Saint Louis, MO and is served by the Saint Louis Public Schools in Missouri. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 404 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 3% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 8% are proficient in reading. Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of D+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 2 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Gateway/Hubert Wheeler School, Vashon High School, Griscom Detention Center, and more. Learn more about what Saint Louis has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Carr Lane Visual & Performing Arts Middle School.

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