Serving 97 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 97 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- 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 97 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
97 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon Middle School is 0.19, 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
#1261 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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 Sturgeon Middle School's ranking?
Sturgeon Middle School is ranked #1261 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Sturgeon Middle School?
97 students attend Sturgeon Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Sturgeon Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sturgeon Middle School?
Sturgeon Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, 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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