Ritenour Middle School

2500 Marshall Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 735 students in grades 6-8, Ritenour 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 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ritenour Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Ritenour Middle School's student population of 735 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
735 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
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School Rankings

Ritenour 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 Ritenour Middle School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1792 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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15%
37%
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28%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
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Hispanic
29%
8%
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Black
39%
15%
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White
23%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
This chart display the diversity score of Ritenour Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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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 Ritenour Middle School's ranking?
Ritenour Middle School is ranked #1792 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ritenour Middle School often compared to?
Ritenour Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wildwood Middle School, Brentwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Ritenour Middle School?
735 students attend Ritenour Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Ritenour Middle School students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ritenour Middle School?
Ritenour Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ritenour Middle School offer ?
Ritenour Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ritenour Middle School part of?
Ritenour Middle School is part of Ritenour School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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