Serving 243 students in grades 6-8, Steam Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 243 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steam Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Steam Middle School's student population of 243 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
243 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Steam Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steam Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#126 out of 2092 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
![This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Steam Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Steam Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/155000/155353/steam-middle-school-chart-CRmwCR.png)
Black
59%
15%
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White
30%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in MO.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/155000/155353/steam-middle-school-chart-MgOJMl.png)
![This chart display the diversity score of Steam Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the diversity score of Steam Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/155000/155353/steam-middle-school-chart-wmG4Fa.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steam Middle School's ranking?
Steam Middle School is ranked #126 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Steam Middle School?
243 students attend Steam Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Steam Middle School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steam Middle School?
Steam Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Steam Middle School offer ?
Steam Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Steam Middle School part of?
Steam Middle School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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