Serving 660 students in grades 7-8, Ferguson 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 3% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ferguson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Ferguson Middle School's student population of 660 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
660 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ferguson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson Middle School is 0.15, which is less 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
#2051 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
92%
15%
White
2%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ferguson Middle School's ranking?
Ferguson Middle School is ranked #2051 out of 2,092 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ferguson Middle School?
660 students attend Ferguson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Ferguson Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ferguson Middle School?
Ferguson Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ferguson Middle School offer ?
Ferguson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Ferguson Middle School part of?
Ferguson Middle School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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