Serving 467 students in grades 6-8, Ritenour 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 467 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ritenour Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Ritenour Middle School's student population of 467 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
467 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ritenour 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 Ritenour Middle School is 0.71, which is more 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
#1744 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
28%
8%
Black
40%
15%
White
22%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ritenour Middle School's ranking?
Ritenour Middle School is ranked #1744 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ritenour Middle School often compared to?
Ritenour Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brentwood Middle School, Wildwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ritenour Middle School?
467 students attend Ritenour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Ritenour Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritenour Middle School?
Ritenour Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ritenour Middle School offer ?
Ritenour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ritenour Middle School part of?
Ritenour Middle School is part of Ritenour School District.
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