MICDS
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1859, MICDS is a nonprofit, independent, preparatory school offering non-sectarian education to qualified students regardless of national origin, race or religion. MICDS consists of the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, for grades Junior Kindergarten-4; Middle School, offering a coordinate model of single-gender education in the core curricular classes, for students in grades 5-8; and the Upper School for grades 9-12. MICDS is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in independent education. Our School cherishes academic rigor, encourages and praises meaningful individual achievement, and fosters virtue. Our independent education prepares young people for higher learning and for lives of purpose and service....
School Overview:
MICDS |
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| School Membership(s) |
National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Saint Louis County, MO | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 23% | 19% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 132 teachers | |
This School |
(MO) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:9 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 7 hours |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1859, MICDS is a nonprofit, independent, preparatory school offering non-sectarian education to qualified students regardless of national origin, race or religion. MICDS consists of the Ronald S. Beasley Lower School, for grades Junior Kindergarten-4; Middle School, offering a coordinate model of single-gender education in the core curricular classes, for students in grades 5-8; and the Upper School for grades 9-12. MICDS is recognized as one of the nation's leaders in independent education. Our School cherishes academic rigor, encourages and praises meaningful individual achievement, and fosters virtue. Our independent education prepares young people for higher learning and for lives of purpose and service.
- Profile last updated: 07/10/2009
In the News:
- MICDS celebrates 150 years (KSDK St. Louis)
posted on September 10, 2009 at 07:40:02 pm
MICDS celebrates 150 years - St. Louis volunteers help with Alamo Village (Baytown Sun)
posted on March 22, 2009 at 05:57:57 am
Some kids from St. Louis decided to skip pristine beaches and daytime television this spring break and take on early mornings, nails, hammers and plywood.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (63124) | School Zip (63124) |
(MO) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 9,819 people | 5,593,929 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 68% | 18% |
| Population Average Age | 49 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.3 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $95,719 | $45,202 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 43 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (63124) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 69% / 31% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Chaminade College Preparatory School - 807 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Villa Duchesne and Oak Hill School - 786 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Churchill School - 116 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Logos School - 131 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Visitation Academy Of St Louis - 634 students - 2.9 mi. away - view location
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