Steam Academy Middle School

Summary:

Steam Academy Middle School is a public middle school located in Hazelwood, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 248 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5 middle schools in Missouri, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, and significantly outperforms the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district and the state of Missouri on academic assessments.

Steam Academy Middle School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 92% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 11.6% for the district and 30% for the state. The school's Algebra I End of Course exam results are also exceptional, with 72.6% of students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the district's 15.2% and the state's 41.5%. This high level of achievement is particularly impressive given that 98.79% of Steam Academy's students come from low-income backgrounds, indicating the school's ability to effectively support and educate students despite the challenges they may face outside of the classroom.

When compared to nearby schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district, such as Cross Keys Middle, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center, and Ferguson Middle, Steam Academy Middle School stands out as a clear academic leader, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. This contrast highlights the exceptional nature of Steam Academy's achievements and the potential for the district to learn from the school's successful practices to improve educational outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8855 Dunn Road
Hazelwood, MO 63042-2212

(314) 824-2422

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
5^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,850

Student/teacher ratio: 13.4

Number of students: 248

Racial breakdown:

African American:

59.7%

White:

25.0%

Two or more races:

9.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 98.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Steam Academy Middle School ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.92. (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 Steam Academy Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. Racial makeup is: African American (59.7%), White (25%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School is 13.4, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)

Compare Steam Academy Middle School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steam Academy Middle School is $14,850. 2 middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Steam Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Steam Academy Middle School 5^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Steam Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Gifted and Talented students:

White students:

Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 308^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Steam Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	98.63	3^rd	454	99.3%
2022	99.36	2^nd	459	99.6%
2023	98.92	5^th	459	98.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	99.99	1^st	371	99.7%
2022	100.00	1^st	365	99.7%
2023	99.99	2^nd	382	99.5%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	31.14	35^th	44	20.5%
2022	40.76	34^th	44	22.7%
2023	62.11	23^rd	48	52.1%

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Rank History for White students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2021	99.81	2^nd	376	99.5%
2022	99.59	2^nd	381	99.5%
2023	99.67	3^rd	385	99.2%

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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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by a teacher
Saturday, November 5, 2022

We have incredibly high expectations for teaching and learning that creates an environment of kinetic excellence between teacher colleagues and student collaboration.

Our high level of parent support and wait-list for student admission speak volumes even beyond the MAP test scores (which are excellent) Close Quote

Enrollment information for Steam Academy Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	69	141	1	9	0	20	240
2022	74	143	0	10	0	16	243
2023	62	148	1	13	1	23	248

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 Steam Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	240	19.1	12.5	98.8
2022	243	18.4	13.1	98.8
2023	248	18.5	13.4	98.8

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 Steam Academy Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	240	19.1	12.5	98.8
2022	243	18.4	13.1	98.8
2023	248	18.5	13.4	98.8

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 Steam Academy Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$270 (2.1%)	$12,291 (97.8%)	$12,562
2021	$887 (5.0%)	$16,896 (95.0%)	$17,783
2022	$969 (6.5%)	$13,881 (93.5%)	$14,850

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near Steam Academy Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)			MAP Science (2023)	MAP English Language Arts (2023)			MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Steam Academy Middle School	Public	6-8	8855 Dunn Road	Hazelwood	63042	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 824-2422	248	19	13.4	98.8%	62 (25.0%)	148 (59.7%)	13 (5.2%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (9.3%)	98.9	5^th of 459 public middle schools	98.9%		99.4	2^nd of 459 public middle schools	99.6%	3	76.7	81.0	92.0	77.2	71.1		81.0	72.6	$14,850	$969	$13,881
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center	Public	6	685 January	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-0280	323	27	12.0	99.1%	8 (2.5%)	295 (91.3%)	9 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)								(n/a)	2.5				7.8				$13,506	$1,196	$12,310
Ferguson Middle	Public	7-8	701 January Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9600	615	48	12.8	99.5%	16 (2.6%)	554 (90.1%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	7.7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%		3.9	452^nd of 459 public middle schools	1.5%	15		5.0	7.5	10.2		11.4	18.4		$10,040	$1,123	$8,917
Northwest Middle	Public	6-8	1605 Shackelford Rd	Florissant	63031	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-5500	767	48	15.8	61.9%	132 (17.2%)	551 (71.8%)	36 (4.7%)	4 (0.5%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (5.5%)	14.5	409^th of 459 public middle schools	10.9%		16.4	393^rd of 459 public middle schools	14.4%	16	9.7	15.8	11.5	19.8	14.8	21.0	23.4		$11,223	$3,501	$7,722
Cross Keys Middle	Public	7-8	14205 Cougar Dr	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9700	625	49	12.6	99.5%	29 (4.6%)	552 (88.3%)	15 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	6.9	442^nd of 459 public middle schools	3.7%		6.8	438^th of 459 public middle schools	4.6%	4		7.6	8.4	9.3		8.5	14.5		$15,849	$834	$15,015
Wedgwood 6th Grade Center	Public	6	14275 New Halls Ferry Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 831-4551	307	29	10.5	99.0%	12 (3.9%)	269 (87.6%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (6.2%)								(n/a)	15.5				11.6				$15,427	$1,325	$14,103
West Middle	Public	6-8	12834 Missouri Bottom Rd	Hazelwood	63042	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-7800	730	46	15.7	56.3%	157 (21.5%)	456 (62.5%)	53 (7.3%)	9 (1.2%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (7.1%)	32.6	318^th of 459 public middle schools	30.7%		33.5	320^th of 459 public middle schools	30.3%	2	22.4	32.6	14.2	28.9	22.9	32.7	30.2	92.9	$12,269	$4,175	$8,094
Holman Middle	Public	6-8	11055 St Charles Rock Rd	Saint Ann	63074	St. Louis County	Pattonville R-III	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-8032	624	47	13.3	49.5%	235 (37.7%)	237 (38.0%)	69 (11.1%)	18 (2.9%)	3 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	61 (9.8%)	36.2	300^th of 459 public middle schools	34.6%		33.4	322^nd of 459 public middle schools	29.8%	22	29.9	22.0	25.2	28.0	24.9	31.0	40.1	85.4	$17,649		$17,649
Hoech Middle	Public	6-8	3312 Ashby Rd	Saint Ann	63074	St. Louis County	Ritenour	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-6200	299	53	5.6	99.0%	52 (17.4%)	132 (44.1%)	82 (27.4%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (10.0%)	17.5	395^th of 459 public middle schools	13.9%		15.8	398^th of 459 public middle schools	13.3%	3	21.8	15.2	15.6	14.4	21.6	17.3	27.2	45.9	$11,352	$925	$10,428
North Middle	Public	6-8	4420 Vaile Ave	Florissant	63034	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-7500	674	45	15.0	55.0%	37 (5.5%)	566 (84.0%)	31 (4.6%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.2%)	23.9	362^nd of 459 public middle schools	21.1%		28.1	346^th of 459 public middle schools	24.6%	16	18.2	22.1	9.5	25.1	20.1	32.1	27.9		$12,183	$4,041	$8,141

Frequently Asked Questions about Steam Academy Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Steam Academy Middle School?

Students at Steam Academy Middle School are 60% African American, 25% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Is Steam Academy Middle School a good school?

Yes! Steam Academy Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5^th of 459 Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend Steam Academy Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Steam Academy Middle School.

What district is Steam Academy Middle School in?

Ferguson-Florissant R-II

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