Is Truman Middle School a good school?

Truman Middle School ranks 99 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Truman Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 736 students attended Truman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Truman Middle School?

Students at Truman Middle School are 83% White, 6% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 3% African American, 2% Asian.

What high school do graduates of Truman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Truman Middle School usually go on to attend Lindbergh Senior High

Truman Middle School

Summary:

Truman Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 736 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Lindbergh Schools district, which is ranked 25th out of 376 districts in the state.

Truman Middle School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Missouri, with students outperforming state and district averages on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and Algebra I. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 81.3% of Truman Middle School students were proficient or better in Algebra I, compared to 64.5% in the Lindbergh Schools district and 41.5% statewide. The school's higher per-student spending of $11,220 in the 2021-2022 school year may contribute to its strong academic performance and resources available to students.

However, Truman Middle School has a relatively homogeneous student population, with over 80% of students identifying as White, and a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it serves a relatively affluent student population. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Kirkwood Middle and Hixson Middle, which also demonstrate strong academic performance, Truman Middle School generally outperforms them, but the district and school may need to consider strategies to promote greater diversity, equity, and access for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

12225 Eddie And Park Road
Saint Louis, MO 63127-1413

(314) 729-2470

District: Lindbergh Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,220

Students who attend Truman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lindbergh Senior High

Feeder schools for Truman Middle School:

Elementary:	Concord Elementary School
	Crestwood Elementary
	Long Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.1

Number of students: 736

Racial breakdown:

White:

83.0%

Two or more races:

6.0%

Hispanic:

5.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Truman Middle School ranks better than 78.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.17. (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 (83%), two or more races (6%), Hispanic (5.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Truman Middle School is 15.1. (See more...)

Compare Truman Middle School employs 48.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Truman Middle School is $11,220.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Truman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Truman Middle School 99^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Truman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Lindbergh Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Lindbergh Schools 25^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2014	92.64	12^th	633	98.1%
2015	93.54	14^th	585	97.6%
2016	92.62	14^th	435	96.8%
2017	91.36	15^th	568	97.4%
2018	88.20	33^rd	552	94.0%
2019	79.90	68^th	587	88.4%
2021	65.97	131^st	454	71.1%
2022	68.83	116^th	459	74.7%
2023	71.17	99^th	459	78.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	56.77	28^th	79	64.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	62.33	14^th	68	79.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.55	21^st	192	89.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.64	35^th	422	91.7%
2019	58.70	156^th	482	67.6%
2022	54.21	155^th	365	57.5%
2023	53.36	158^th	382	58.6%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	77.36	22^nd	162	86.4%
2019	58.27	79^th	204	61.3%
2021	72.49	27^th	195	86.2%
2022	73.03	28^th	187	85.0%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	63.22	47^th	104	54.8%
2019	64.67	39^th	121	67.8%
2021	47.41	25^th	44	43.2%
2022	56.29	23^rd	44	47.7%
2023	57.84	27^th	48	43.8%

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Rank History for Asian students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	70.42	12^th	32	62.5%
2019	66.63	19^th	38	50.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	45.72	49^th	96	49.0%
2019	54.38	53^rd	130	59.2%

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Rank History for White students at Truman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	87.04	33^rd	479	93.1%
2019	77.72	68^th	527	87.1%
2021	56.74	143^rd	376	62.0%
2022	61.33	122^nd	381	68.0%
2023	63.48	110^th	385	71.4%

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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 Truman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2012	568	32	37	14	4	1	7	663
2013	608	25	27	22	4	0	12	698
2014	632	27	27	26	3	1	16	732
2015	660	23	29	25	2	1	18	758
2016	656	24	36	27	2	0	25	770
2017	651	28	36	31	0	1	31	778
2018	563	25	32	36	1	0	42	699
2019	596	29	30	38	2	0	36	731
2020	580	30	28	37	1	0	35	711
2021	592	31	30	45	1	0	30	729
2022	579	26	20	42	0	0	35	702
2023	611	21	17	43	0	0	44	736

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

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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 Truman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	663	38.3	17.2	15.2
2013	698	39.7	17.5	15.9
2014	732	40.4	18.0	17.8
2015	758	44.0	17.2	16.2
2016	770	47.0	16.3	15.2
2017	778	47.5	16.3	14.8
2018	699	46.4	15.0	18.2
2019	731	46.6	15.6	16.7
2020	711	46.8	15.1	12.9
2021	729	73.3	9.9	3.6
2022	702	48.4	14.4	9.7
2023	736	48.7	15.1	14.7

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 Truman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	663	38.3	17.2	15.2
2013	698	39.7	17.5	15.9
2014	732	40.4	18.0	17.8
2015	758	44.0	17.2	16.2
2016	770	47.0	16.3	15.2
2017	778	47.5	16.3	14.8
2018	699	46.4	15.0	18.2
2019	731	46.6	15.6	16.7
2020	711	46.8	15.1	12.9
2021	729	73.3	9.9	3.6
2022	702	48.4	14.4	9.7
2023	736	48.7	15.1	14.7

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 Truman Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$16 (0.2%)	$9,518 (99.8%)	$9,534
2020	$16 (0.2%)	$9,579 (99.8%)	$9,595
2021	$102 (1.0%)	$9,958 (99.0%)	$10,060
2022	$311 (2.8%)	$10,909 (97.2%)	$11,220

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Truman Middle School

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 68^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 99^th of 459 Middle schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Truman Middle School)	52.4	53.5	1.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	49.7	51	1.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Truman Middle School)	57.8	46.1	11.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	60.4	44.7	15.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Truman Middle School)	50.9	33.8	17.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	57.6	41.3	16.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Truman Middle School)	53.1	39.5	13.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	57.1	45.2	11.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Truman Middle School)	57.9	31	26.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Lindbergh Schools)	61.5	36.5	25%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Truman Middle School)	52.2	49	3.2%
8th Grade Science (Lindbergh Schools)	53	53.7	0.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Truman Middle School)	59.2	56.3	2.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Lindbergh Schools)	61.6	60.7	0.9%
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	731	736	0.7%
African American	29	21	27.6%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	30	17	43.3%
Hispanic	38	43	13.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	596	611	2.5%
Two or More Races	36	44	22.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	16.7%	14.7%	2%

Schools Near Truman 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
Truman Middle School	Public	6-8	12225 Eddie And Park Road	Saint Louis	63127	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2470	736	49	15.1	14.7%	611 (83.0%)	21 (2.9%)	43 (5.8%)	17 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (6.0%)	71.2	99^th of 459 public middle schools	78.4%		68.8	116^th of 459 public middle schools	74.7%	17	53.5	33.8	31.0	49.0	46.1	39.5	56.3	81.3	$11,220	$311	$10,909
Nipher Middle	Public	6-8	700 S Kirkwood Rd	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-6180	673	49	13.7	10.8%	511 (75.9%)	66 (9.8%)	39 (5.8%)	12 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (6.7%)	96.5	9^th of 459 public middle schools	98.0%		92.4	14^th of 459 public middle schools	96.9%	5	68.8	70.1		66.6	63.2	67.5	67.1	60.9	$12,736	$77	$12,659
Robert H. Sperreng Middle	Public	6-8	12111 Tesson Ferry Rd	Saint Louis	63128	St. Louis County	Lindbergh Schools	No	No	No	No	(314) 729-2420	953	61	15.7	14.2%	774 (81.2%)	17 (1.8%)	57 (6.0%)	51 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	52 (5.5%)	80.6	62^nd of 459 public middle schools	86.5%		74.8	88^th of 459 public middle schools	80.8%	26	49.1	46.7	40.3	57.3	43.5	49.4	64.1	99.1	$10,692	$297	$10,395
Hixson Middle	Public	6-8	630 S Elm Ave	Saint Louis	63119	St. Louis County	Webster Groves	No	No	No	No	(314) 963-6450	981	75	13.0	12.1%	774 (78.9%)	83 (8.5%)	46 (4.7%)	11 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	67 (6.8%)	90.2	28^th of 459 public middle schools	93.9%		92.2	16^th of 459 public middle schools	96.5%	12	73.4	56.2	56.9	57.8	63.6	48.1	53.7		$12,071	$82	$11,989
North Kirkwood Middle	Public	6-8	11287 Manchester Rd	Kirkwood	63122	St. Louis County	Kirkwood R-Vii	No	No	No	No	(314) 213-6170	653	48	13.7	9.2%	530 (81.2%)	40 (6.1%)	35 (5.4%)	6 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (6.3%)	98	7^th of 459 public middle schools	98.5%		94.7	9^th of 459 public middle schools	98.0%	2	74.5	69.3		73.0	74.3	62.3	78.4	88.4	$14,217	$51	$14,166
Washington Middle	Public	6-8	5165 Ambs Rd	Saint Louis	63128	St. Louis County	Mehlville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(314) 467-7600	429	38	11.4	40.3%	314 (73.2%)	67 (15.6%)	13 (3.0%)	17 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.0%)	54.7	205^th of 459 public middle schools	55.3%		45.5	260^th of 459 public middle schools	43.4%	55	36.3	31.7	20.7	50.4	31.1	34.7	55.2	93.2	$11,386	$415	$10,971
Rogers Middle	Public	6-8	7550 Mackenzie Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Affton 101	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 351-9679	601	40	15.1	36.6%	406 (67.6%)	69 (11.5%)	44 (7.3%)	33 (5.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	47 (7.8%)	42.4	272^nd of 459 public middle schools	40.7%		36.6	302^nd of 459 public middle schools	34.2%	30	37.6	31.7	10.6	32.9	29.4	36.8	35.6	55.3	$11,178	$25	$11,153
Valley Park Middle	Public	6-8	1 Main St	Valley Park	63088	St. Louis County	Valley Park	No	No	No	No	(636) 923-3624	157	19	8.1	42.0%	98 (62.4%)	30 (19.1%)	11 (7.0%)	8 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.4%)	56.1	194^th of 459 public middle schools	57.7%		68.2	121^st of 459 public middle schools	73.6%	73	48.8	37.7	21.2	33.3		39.7	47.3		$15,664	$1,218	$14,445
Bernard Middle	Public	6-8	1054 Forder Rd	Saint Louis	63129	St. Louis County	Mehlville R-Ix	No	No	No	No	(314) 467-6600	615	44	13.9	29.3%	515 (83.7%)	34 (5.5%)	26 (4.2%)	11 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.4%)	59.3	175^th of 459 public middle schools	61.9%		63	150^th of 459 public middle schools	67.3%	25	41.0	37.0	20.2	40.0	44.5	35.3	52.8	84.0	$10,161	$279	$9,882
Bayless Junior High	Public	6-8	4530 Weber Rd	Saint Louis	63123	St. Louis County	Bayless	No	No	No	No	(314) 256-8690	418	25	16.7	53.8%	267 (63.9%)	45 (10.8%)	34 (8.1%)	46 (11.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.2%)	68	119^th of 459 public middle schools	74.1%		65.5	134^th of 459 public middle schools	70.8%	15	56.2	37.8	41.9	39.7	40.1	35.0	53.9		$10,578	$1,307	$9,271

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