Serving 404 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 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 29%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Spring Garden Middle serves the southwest part of Saint Joseph, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 9.8 square miles. Families typically have a short drive of about 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being 3.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Garden Middle School's student population of 404 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1967
School Rankings
Spring Garden 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 Spring Garden Middle School is 0.47, 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
#1742 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
14%
9%
Black
4%
15%
White
71%
67%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
12%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1742 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Spring Garden Middle School often compared to?
Spring Garden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bode Middle School, Hyde Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Spring Garden Middle School?
404 students attend Spring Garden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Spring Garden Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Garden Middle School?
Spring Garden Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Spring Garden Middle School offer ?
Spring Garden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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