Senn-thomas Middle School
Senn-thomas Middle School serves 379 students in grades 6-8.
Senn-thomas Middle School placed 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 379 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Senn-thomas Middle School's student population of 379 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
379 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Senn-thomas Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Senn-thomas Middle School is 0.21, 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
#1525 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
7%
Black
3%
15%
White
89%
70%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Senn-thomas Middle School often compared to?
Senn-thomas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Moberly Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Senn-thomas Middle School?
379 students attend Senn-thomas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Senn-thomas Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Senn-thomas Middle School?
Senn-thomas Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Senn-thomas Middle School offer ?
Senn-thomas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Senn-thomas Middle School part of?
Senn-thomas Middle School is part of Dunklin R-V School District.
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