Serving 103 students in grades 6-8, Sturgeon 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 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 103 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sturgeon Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Sturgeon Middle School's student population of 103 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
103 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Middle School is 0.15, 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
#1540 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
92%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sturgeon Middle School's ranking?
Sturgeon Middle School is ranked #1540 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Sturgeon Middle School?
103 students attend Sturgeon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Sturgeon Middle School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgeon Middle School?
Sturgeon Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sturgeon Middle School offer ?
Sturgeon Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sturgeon Middle School part of?
Sturgeon Middle School is part of Sturgeon R-V School District.
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