Washington Middle School

5165 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 449 students in grades 6-8, Washington 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Washington Middle School's student population of 449 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
449 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Washington 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 Washington Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1305 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Washington Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
32%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Washington Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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n/a
Asian
4%
2%
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Hispanic
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
73%
68%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Washington Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Washington Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.45
This chart displays the diversity score of Washington Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
42%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Washington Middle School's ranking?
Washington Middle School is ranked #1305 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Washington Middle School often compared to?
Washington Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Margaret Buerkle Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Washington Middle School?
449 students attend Washington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Washington Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Washington Middle School?
Washington Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Washington Middle School offer ?
Washington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Washington Middle School part of?
Washington Middle School is part of Mehlville R-IX School District.
In what neighborhood is Washington Middle School located?
Washington Middle School is located in the Concord neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Concord.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 449 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 32% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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