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Parents: what's one thing you'd want the ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE administration to hear?
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Enrollment
941
Middle
DISTRICT 879 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·LINDBERGH SCHOOLS·NCES 291869001024
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE
12111 TESSON FERRY RD, ST LOUIS, MO 63128 · (314) 729-2420 · St. Louis County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL941 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 83% of Missouri public middle schools
- ATest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- BBeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
61 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
18%
166 students
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 281 | 30% |
| Grade 7 | 337 | 36% |
| Grade 8 | 323 | 34% |
Student demographics
35%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 31% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE→LINDBERGH SR. HIGH
Based on grade levels within LINDBERGH SCHOOLS. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
52.1%
MO avg 44.9% . +3.6pp since 2021
Math
62.0%
MO avg 43.8% . +17.7pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 52 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 62 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 4 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 18 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 24.4% | 27.7% | 39.0% | 8.6% |
| Math | 30.9% | 31.1% | 27.3% | 10.5% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 52.1% | 62.0% |
| 2023-24 | 47.0% | 54.5% |
| 2022-23 | 52.6% | 52.4% |
| 2021-22 | 48.5% | 44.3% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
55.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
53.3%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+2.1pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 55% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 53% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE's state test result (55.4% proficient) is higher than 1 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE this school | 941 | 17.6% | 55.4% |
| BRYAN MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 827 | 16.9% | 62.9% |
| FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE ST PETERS | 823 | 14.9% | 57.5% |
| TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL ST. LOUIS | 816 | 13.7% | 54.8% |
| FRONTIER MIDDLE O'FALLON | 1,243 | 11.7% | 61.7% |
| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 678 | 18.3% | 57.6% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 55.4% | #56 of 379 | #17 of 51 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 62.0% | #48 of 380 ▲ 34 | #15 of 51 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 52.1% | #73 of 380 ▲ 26 | #21 of 51 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.7pp | #28 of 364 | #8 of 48 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 941 | #18 of 397 | #4 of 51 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.4:1 | #282 of 321 | #37 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 34.5% | #160 of 321 | #28 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 17.6% | #349 of 379 | #34 of 51 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +5.3% | #61 of 91 | #10 of 13 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
941
-2 (0%) vs 2020
-20% since 1990-91, when it was 1,170
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
was 29.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 941 | 61.3 | 15.4:1 | 18% (166) |
| 2023-24 | 962 | 59.7 | 16.1:1 | 13% (121) |
| 2022-23 | 953 | 60.6 | 15.7:1 | 14% (135) |
| 2020-21 | 943 | 32 | 29.5:1 | 3% (30) |
| 2017-18 | 894 | 52.2 | 17.1:1 | 17% (149) |
| 2015-16 | 753 | 48 | 15.7:1 | 22% (166) |
| 2010-11 | 1,336 | 77 | 17.4:1 | 15% (202) |
| 2000-01 | 1,240 | 78 | 15.9:1 | 20% (248) |
| 1990-91 | 1,170 | 62 | 18.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 5% (894 to 941); teachers up 17% (52.2 to 61.3).
About ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE
Among the schools in ST LOUIS, Missouri, is ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE, a high-enrollment middle school. Total enrollment is 941 students, and the grades served are 6 through 8. By comparison, middle schools in Missouri enroll about 461 students on average.
LINDBERGH SCHOOLS is the local district for ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE. It runs 10 schools with 7,602 students.
A large majority of enrollment at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is White, at 80%. The rest of enrollment is 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian, and 5% multiracial. Among all residents of St. Louis County, the White share is about 62%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 35%.
The school's 61.3 full-time-equivalent teachers translate to a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. Statewide, middle schools in Missouri average 13.0:1. Income data for the school show 18% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Across public schools in St. Louis County, the average is 43%.
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE earns an A- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 83% of Missouri public middle schools.
On BeatsExpectations, ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is 2.1 points above its prediction, a result in the middle 80% of Missouri schools.
The school is in St. Louis County, where median household income comes to about $82,936, roughly 47% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. St. Louis County's 275 public schools enroll about 134,601 students and include ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE.
The closest school to ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL, located about 0.3 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE. Among its closest neighbors with test data, ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is 4th of 8 on proficiency.
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE has an NCES locale of Suburb: Large.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (943) to 2024-25 (941). By 2024-25, the school had 15.4 students per teacher, compared with 29.5 in 2020-21.
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St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
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- TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddle · 816 students
- DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementary · 598 students
- CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOLElementary · 555 students
- LONG ELEM.Elementary · 545 students
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- RITENOUR SR. HIGHHigh · 2,041 students
- OAKVILLE SR. HIGHHigh · 1,847 students
- LADUE HORTON WATKINS HIGHHigh · 1,395 students
- MEHLVILLE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,388 students
- HAZELWOOD EAST HIGHHigh · 1,310 students
- WEBSTER GROVES HIGHHigh · 1,253 students
Nearby schools
- CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL0.3 mi · 555
- KENNERLY ELEM.0.7 mi · 496
- LINDBERGH SR. HIGH0.9 mi · 2,304
- EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CENTER1.0 mi · 386
- DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL1.4 mi · 598
- TRAUTWEIN ELEM.1.6 mi · 369
Frequently asked questions
About ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLEHow large is ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE?
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE enrolls approximately 941 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE serve?
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE?
Approximately 15.4:1 students per teacher at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE.
What is the racial breakdown of students at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE?
At ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 80% White, 7% Hispanic, 2% Black, 6% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE in?
ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is part of LINDBERGH SCHOOLS.
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