Serving 398 students in grades 6-8, St. James 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 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (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 7% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
St. James Middle School's student population of 398 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
St. James 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 St. James Middle School is 0.14, 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
#1140 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
93%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is St. James Middle School's ranking?
St. James Middle School is ranked #1140 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are St. James Middle School often compared to?
St. James Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vienna High School, Brittany Hill Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend St. James Middle School?
398 students attend St. James Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of St. James Middle School students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of St. James Middle School?
St. James Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does St. James Middle School offer ?
St. James Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is St. James Middle School part of?
St. James Middle School is part of St. James R-I School District.
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