Is Brentwood Middle a good school?

Yes! Brentwood Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12 th of 451 Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Brentwood Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 164 students attended Brentwood Middle.

What is the racial makeup of Brentwood Middle?

Students at Brentwood Middle are 61% White, 16% African American, 10% Two or more races, 6% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Brentwood Middle attend?

Students who attend Brentwood Middle usually go on to attend Brentwood High

Brentwood Middle

Summary:

Brentwood Middle is a public middle school located in Brentwood, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 163 students. The school is part of the Brentwood School District, which is ranked 6th out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. Brentwood Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 12th out of 451 Missouri middle schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

Brentwood Middle students consistently outperform the state averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 68.7% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Similarly, 73% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the state average of 42.1%. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 11.9% to 17.6% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, Brentwood Middle has a lower percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds compared to some of the nearby schools, such as Brittany Woods and Mrh Middle.

While Brentwood Middle's performance is particularly strong among its white student population, ranking 8th out of 379 Missouri middle schools for this subgroup in the 2023-2024 school year, the school's performance for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is not as strong, ranking 34th and 128th, respectively, in the 2018-2019 school year. The school's high per-student spending, ranging from $16,259 to $19,562 over the past few years, suggests that it is able to allocate significant resources to support its educational programs and student needs. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Kirkwood Middle and Wydown Middle, Brentwood Middle generally outperforms its peers in academic achievement, with higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2225 High School Dr.
Brentwood, MO 63144-1725

(314) 962-8238

District: Brentwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
12^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $19,562

Students who attend Brentwood Middle usually attend:

High:

Brentwood High

Feeder schools for Brentwood Middle:

Elementary:	Mark Twain Elementary
	McGrath Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 164

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.0%

African American:

16.5%

Two or more races:

10.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 20.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Brentwood Middle ranks better than 97.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.79. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61%), African American (16.5%), two or more races (10.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 20.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare Brentwood Middle employs 15.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brentwood Middle is $19,562.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brentwood Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood Middle 12^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Brentwood Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Brentwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Brentwood 6^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Brentwood Middle

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Rank History for all students at Brentwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	82.91	49^th	619	92.1%
2007	83.17	42^nd	624	93.3%
2008	72.04	103^rd	624	83.5%
2009	83.90	37^th	601	93.8%
2010	83.04	49^th	614	92.0%
2011	86.34	35^th	625	94.4%
2012	83.36	45^th	623	92.8%
2013	88.09	16^th	649	97.5%
2014	85.44	38^th	633	94.0%
2015	91.04	23^rd	585	96.1%
2016	86.67	30^th	435	93.1%
2017	81.66	57^th	568	90.0%
2018	71.54	104^th	552	81.2%
2019	84.12	50^th	587	91.5%
2021	96.22	8^th	454	98.2%
2022	94.09	10^th	459	97.8%
2023	85.64	41^st	459	91.1%
2024	95.79	12^th	451	97.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Brentwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	25.81	359^th	422	14.9%
2019	62.83	128^th	482	73.4%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Brentwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.02	65^th	104	37.5%
2019	61.99	47^th	121	61.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Brentwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	65.58	34^th	149	77.2%

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Rank History for White students at Brentwood Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	81.30	52^nd	479	89.1%
2019	93.02	20^th	527	96.2%
2021	98.89	6^th	376	98.4%
2022	97.94	5^th	381	98.7%
2023	89.98	23^rd	385	94.0%
2024	97.89	8^th	379	97.9%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Brentwood Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	168	62	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1996	168	62	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	237
1997	151	67	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	226
1998	143	66	9	2	0	n/a	n/a	220
1999	163	70	13	1	0	n/a	n/a	247
2000	144	71	12	1	1	n/a	n/a	229
2001	140	68	10	2	0	n/a	n/a	220
2002	137	68	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	209
2003	137	68	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	209
2004	147	63	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	220
2005	142	54	8	7	0	n/a	n/a	211
2006	153	51	9	3	0	n/a	n/a	216
2007	147	51	7	4	0	n/a	n/a	209
2008	135	58	5	6	0	n/a	n/a	204
2009	140	54	5	5	0	n/a	n/a	204
2010	119	48	4	9	0	n/a	n/a	180
2011	115	40	5	8	0	0	0	168
2012	103	31	9	10	0	0	3	156
2013	109	9	6	11	0	0	5	140
2014	118	44	7	8	0	0	9	186
2015	116	47	8	6	0	0	11	188
2016	111	45	7	7	0	1	10	181
2017	103	46	6	10	0	1	13	179
2018	98	43	6	12	0	0	13	172
2019	106	41	8	12	0	0	11	178
2020	91	34	11	11	0	0	13	160
2021	92	33	12	12	0	0	17	166
2022	93	23	12	6	0	0	19	153
2023	94	28	12	9	0	0	20	163
2024	100	27	10	10	0	0	17	164

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brentwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	237	14.5	16.3	n/a
1996	237	14.5	16.3	n/a
1997	226	14.7	15.4	16.8
1998	220	14.7	15.0	15.9
1999	247	14.3	17.3	16.2
2000	229	14.3	16.0	23.1
2001	220	15.8	13.9	21.4
2002	209	17.0	12.3	7.2
2003	209	17.0	12.3	7.2
2004	220	18.3	12.0	12.7
2005	211	15.9	13.3	14.7
2006	216	15.9	13.6	11.1
2007	209	14.9	14.0	12.4
2008	204	15.2	13.4	12.3
2009	204	15.7	13.0	16.2
2010	180	16.1	11.1	19.4
2011	168	15.4	10.8	22
2012	156	15.9	9.8	19.9
2013	140	15.1	9.2	21.4
2014	186	14.6	12.6	30.6
2015	188	15.0	12.5	25.5
2016	181	17.0	10.6	27.1
2017	179	15.3	11.6	29.6
2018	172	15.1	11.3	25
2019	178	15.8	11.2	29.2
2020	160	16.0	10.0	25.6
2021	166	15.8	10.4	16.3
2022	153	15.7	9.6	19
2023	163	15.9	10.2	24.5
2024	164	15.9	10.2	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brentwood Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	237	14.5	16.3	n/a
1996	237	14.5	16.3	n/a
1997	226	14.7	15.4	16.8
1998	220	14.7	15.0	15.9
1999	247	14.3	17.3	16.2
2000	229	14.3	16.0	23.1
2001	220	15.8	13.9	21.4
2002	209	17.0	12.3	7.2
2003	209	17.0	12.3	7.2
2004	220	18.3	12.0	12.7
2005	211	15.9	13.3	14.7
2006	216	15.9	13.6	11.1
2007	209	14.9	14.0	12.4
2008	204	15.2	13.4	12.3
2009	204	15.7	13.0	16.2
2010	180	16.1	11.1	19.4
2011	168	15.4	10.8	22
2012	156	15.9	9.8	19.9
2013	140	15.1	9.2	21.4
2014	186	14.6	12.6	30.6
2015	188	15.0	12.5	25.5
2016	181	17.0	10.6	27.1
2017	179	15.3	11.6	29.6
2018	172	15.1	11.3	25
2019	178	15.8	11.2	29.2
2020	160	16.0	10.0	25.6
2021	166	15.8	10.4	16.3
2022	153	15.7	9.6	19
2023	163	15.9	10.2	24.5
2024	164	15.9	10.2	20.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Brentwood Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$402 (2.5%)	$15,857 (97.5%)	$16,259
2020	$380 (2.2%)	$17,157 (97.8%)	$17,536
2021	$615 (3.5%)	$17,023 (96.5%)	$17,638
2022	$706 (3.6%)	$18,856 (96.4%)	$19,562

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brentwood Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 50^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 41^st of 459 Middle schools	0.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Middle)	69.3	74.1	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	69.3	74.1	4.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	41.6	0.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood Middle)	60	61.1	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	60	61.1	1.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Middle)	62.3	67.9	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	62.3	67.9	5.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood Middle)	60.4	18.6	41.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Brentwood)	60.4	18.6	41.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Brentwood Middle)	50.9	56.2	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Brentwood)	50.9	56.2	5.3%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood Middle)	49	57.9	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Brentwood)	49	57.9	8.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	178	163	8.4%
African American	41	28	31.7%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	8	12	50%
Hispanic	12	9	25%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	106	94	11.3%
Two or More Races	11	20	81.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	29.2%	24.5%	4.7%

Schools Near Brentwood Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)				MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)				MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Brentwood Middle	Public	6-8	2225 High School Dr.	Brentwood	63144	St. Louis County	Brentwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 962-8238	164	16	10.2	20.1%	100 (61.0%)	27 (16.5%)	10 (6.1%)	10 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (10.4%)	95.8	12^th of 451 public middle schools	97.3%		85.6	41^st of 459 public middle schools	91.1%	29		68.7	63.2	54.0		67.8		67.1	56.2	73.0		$19,562	$706	$18,856
Mrh Middle	Public	7-8	7500 Lohmeyer Ave	Maplewood	63143	St. Louis County	Maplewood-Richmond Heights	No	No	No	No	(314) 644-4406	215	19	11.0	31.2%	137 (63.7%)	30 (14.0%)	16 (7.4%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (13.0%)	80.3	66^th of 451 public middle schools	85.4%		61.7	158^th of 459 public middle schools	65.6%	92			59.7	29.4		45.0			61.8	54.3		$14,408	$889	$13,519
Ladue Middle	Public	6-8	9701 Conway Rd	Saint Louis	63124	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 993-3900	1,033	77	13.4	9.8%	531 (51.4%)	161 (15.6%)	43 (4.2%)	204 (19.7%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	92 (8.9%)	93.2	18^th of 451 public middle schools	96.0%		90.4	27^th of 459 public middle schools	94.1%	9		74.1	66.6	19.6		61.0		63.4	69.0	70.7	91.5	$13,999	$106	$13,894
Wydown Middle	Public	6-8	6500 Wydown	Clayton	63105	St. Louis County	Clayton	No	No	No	No	(314) 854-6400	574	58	9.8	11.5%	331 (57.7%)	92 (16.0%)	22 (3.8%)	68 (11.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	60 (10.5%)	97.5	8^th of 451 public middle schools	98.2%		94.6	12^th of 459 public middle schools	97.4%	4		81.8	65.8	57.2		65.3		73.7	61.5	71.5	98.7	$22,108	$548	$21,560
Hixson Middle	Public	6-8	630 S Elm Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6450	967	73	13.2	11.4%	770 (79.6%)	75 (7.8%)	45 (4.7%)	8 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (7.1%)	92.8	23^rd of 451 public middle schools	94.9%		90.2	28^th of 459 public middle schools	93.9%	5		72.8	69.7	55.7		53.6		63.7	66.1	49.5		$12,071	$82	$11,989
Brittany Woods	Public	6-8	8125 Groby Rd	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4280	550	52	10.6	100.0%	53 (9.6%)	427 (77.6%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	19	379^th of 451 public middle schools	16.0%		21.8	374^th of 459 public middle schools	18.5%	5		14.4	7.8	14.7		21.4		20.2	21.0	32.1	93.8	$18,018	$1,709	$16,309
North Kirkwood Middle	Public	6-8	11287 Manchester Rd	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-6170	662	57	11.7	6.3%	534 (80.7%)	39 (5.9%)	38 (5.7%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (6.8%)	97.6	7^th of 451 public middle schools	98.4%		98	7^th of 459 public middle schools	98.5%			74.6	66.7	59.5		64.6		66.8	67.9	77.4	92.0	$14,217	$51	$14,166
Rogers Middle	Public	6-8	7550 Mackenzie Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 351-9679	579	40	14.5	34.2%	388 (67.0%)	66 (11.4%)	46 (7.9%)	24 (4.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	54 (9.3%)	56.6	190^th of 451 public middle schools	57.9%		42.4	272^nd of 459 public middle schools	40.7%	82		50.5	38.3	12.6		34.5		43.3	32.6	45.3	69.4	$11,178	$25	$11,153
Ladue Fifth Grade Center	Public	5	10900 Ladue Road	Saint Louis	63141	St. Louis County	Ladue	No	No	No	No	(314) 983-5540	322	27	11.7	8.4%	173 (53.7%)	45 (14.0%)	17 (5.3%)	51 (15.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (10.6%)								(n/a)	75.5				71.8		73.0					$14,892	$131	$14,761
Busch Middle School Character Athletics	Public, Magnet	6-8	5910 Clifton Ave	Saint Louis	63109	St. Louis city	St. Louis City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(314) 352-1043	351	26	13.5	100.0%	71 (20.2%)	190 (54.1%)	55 (15.7%)	21 (6.0%)	3 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	18.1	386^th of 451 public middle schools	14.4%		18.9	387^th of 459 public middle schools	15.7%	1		17.6	19.6	18.9		17.8		20.5	17.6	22.1		$14,735	$723	$14,013

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