Serving 252 students in grades 5-8, Ida Cannon Middle School 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 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 252 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ida Cannon Middle School's student population of 252 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
252 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ida Cannon Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ida Cannon Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1148 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
8%
Black
3%
15%
White
87%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ida Cannon Middle School's ranking?
Ida Cannon Middle School is ranked #1148 out of 2,084 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?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ida Cannon Middle School?
252 students attend Ida Cannon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ida Cannon Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ida Cannon Middle School?
Ida Cannon Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ida Cannon Middle School offer ?
Ida Cannon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Ida Cannon Middle School part of?
Ida Cannon Middle School is part of Elsberry R-II School District.
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