Langston Middle School (Closed 2018)

5511 Wabada Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Langston 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%) for the 2016-2017 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
(16-17)
≤1%
47%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Langston 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 2016-17 school year data.
(16-17)
12%
61%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Langston 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 2016-17 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Langston Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Black
99%
15%
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White
n/a
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Langston Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Langston Middle School?
182 students attend Langston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Langston Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Langston Middle School?
Langston Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Langston Middle School offer ?
Langston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Langston Middle School part of?
Langston Middle School is part of St. Louis City School District.

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