Serving 498 students in grades 6-8, Spring Garden 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 19% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (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 23% 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: 498 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Spring Garden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Spring Garden Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
498 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden Middle School is 0.39, 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
#1786 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
11%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
6%
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 Spring Garden Middle School's ranking?
Spring Garden Middle School is ranked #1786 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden Middle School?
498 students attend Spring Garden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Spring Garden Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Spring Garden Middle School?
Spring Garden Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Garden Middle School offer ?
Spring Garden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Spring Garden Middle School part of?
Spring Garden Middle School is part of St. Joseph School District.
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