Serving 253 students in grades 6-8, Steam Academy Middle School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 253 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Steam Academy Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Steam Academy Middle School's student population of 253 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
253 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Steam Academy Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Steam Academy Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#13 out of 2084 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
62%
15%
White
21%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
42%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Steam Academy Middle School's ranking?
Steam Academy Middle School is ranked #13 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Steam Academy Middle School?
253 students attend Steam Academy Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Steam Academy Middle School students are Black, 21% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Steam Academy Middle School?
Steam Academy Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Steam Academy Middle School offer ?
Steam Academy Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Steam Academy Middle School part of?
Steam Academy Middle School is part of Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District.
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