Serving 582 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 6% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 582 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Ferguson Middle serves the southeast part of the Saint Louis, MO school district, covering an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with most residents living about 1.4 miles away from the school and the furthest edge being 2.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ferguson Middle School's student population of 582 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
582 students
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
School Rankings
Ferguson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ferguson Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2039 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
87%
15%
White
2%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)58.3%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #2039 out of 2,076 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ferguson Middle School?
582 students attend Ferguson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Ferguson Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 12:1.
What grades does Ferguson Middle School offer ?
Ferguson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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