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
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
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 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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