Washington Middle

Summary:

Washington Middle is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the Mehlville R-IX school district in Saint Louis, Missouri, with a student population of 429.

Compared to nearby schools, Washington Middle has a higher percentage of White students (73.19%) and a lower percentage of African American students (15.62%). Academically, the school's mathematics proficiency rates are generally lower than the district and state averages, particularly in 8th grade. However, Washington Middle stands out with an exceptionally high Algebra I proficiency rate of 93.2%, significantly higher than the district and state. The school's performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 97th out of 649 Missouri middle schools in 2012-2013 to 260th out of 459 in 2021-2022.

The data reveals significant racial disparities in academic performance at Washington Middle, with African American students performing significantly worse than their White and Asian peers. This is a concerning trend that warrants further investigation and targeted interventions. When compared to the nearby schools in the Mehlville R-IX district and other districts, Washington Middle generally performs below average, particularly in mathematics and for its African American and low-income student populations. This suggests the school may benefit from learning from the strategies and practices of higher-performing neighboring schools like Robert H. Sperreng Middle and Bernard Middle.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5165 Ambs Rd
       Saint Louis, MO  63128-2921


(314) 467-7600

District: Mehlville R-Ix

SchoolDigger Rank:
205th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,386 Help


Students who attend Washington Middle usually attend:

High:    Mehlville High School

Feeder schools for Washington Middle:

Elementary:    Hagemann Elementary
    Trautwein Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  429

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.2%
African American:
15.6%
Asian:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  40.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Washington Middle ranks better than 55.3% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.67. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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
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Compare Details Washington Middle has the smallest middle school student body size in the Mehlville R-Ix School District. Racial makeup is: White (73.2%), African American (15.6%), Asian (4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 40.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Washington Middle is 11.4, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Washington Middle is $11,386, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Mehlville R-Ix School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Washington Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Washington Middle 205th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Washington Middle in the ranking list.)

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Mehlville R-Ix:

SchoolDigger ranks Mehlville R-Ix 123rd of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Washington Middle

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Rank History for all students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 72.18 99th 619 84.0%
2007 75.45 77th 624 87.7%
2008 77.19 67th 624 89.3%
2009 77.61 77th 601 87.2%
2010 76.89 92nd 614 85.0%
2011 77.77 81st 625 87.0%
2012 68.77 156th 623 75.0%
2013 74.42 97th 649 85.1%
2014 62.84 224th 633 64.6%
2015 43.63 346th 585 40.9%
2016 61.52 143rd 435 67.1%
2017 68.39 134th 568 76.4%
2018 65.37 143rd 552 74.1%
2019 61.95 190th 587 67.6%
2021 56.18 202nd 454 55.5%
2022 45.49 260th 459 43.4%
2023 54.67 205th 459 55.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 52.83 29th 68 57.4%
2023 53.12 21st 68 69.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.34 94th 192 51.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.47 173rd 422 59.0%
2019 40.11 302nd 482 37.3%
2021 43.67 214th 371 42.3%
2022 23.59 316th 365 13.4%
2023 35.79 271st 382 29.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.14 61st 162 62.3%
2019 66.65 51st 204 75.0%
2021 73.14 26th 195 86.7%
2022 57.86 62nd 187 66.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 73.61 11th 121 90.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.53 56th 129 56.6%
2019 43.61 82nd 149 45.0%
2022 26.96 115th 148 22.3%
2023 30.74 114th 153 25.5%
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Rank History for White students at Washington Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.92 109th 479 77.2%
2019 64.45 129th 527 75.5%
2021 53.60 157th 376 58.2%
2022 41.13 224th 381 41.2%
2023 52.63 164th 385 57.4%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Washington Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 456 456
1992 341 90 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1993 347 98 2 2 1 n/a n/a 0 450
1994 344 85 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 435
1995 402 98 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1996 402 98 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 509
1997 401 85 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 492
1998 440 80 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1999 440 89 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 532
2000 428 73 7 2 1 n/a n/a 0 511
2001 428 65 10 2 2 n/a n/a 0 507
2002 464 75 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2003 464 75 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 546
2004 529 115 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 651
2005 474 128 12 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 450 112 13 0 0 n/a n/a 0 575
2007 442 85 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 549
2008 458 75 17 5 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2009 466 57 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 546
2010 455 51 15 10 2 n/a n/a 0 533
2011 415 54 21 20 2 1 15 0 528
2012 446 58 26 14 0 0 16 0 560
2013 451 28 27 14 1 1 14 0 536
2014 456 60 22 9 3 1 11 0 562
2015 412 53 19 13 2 0 10 0 509
2016 406 55 18 10 1 0 12 0 502
2017 387 47 20 13 0 1 11 0 479
2018 350 56 21 10 0 3 11 0 451
2019 345 60 19 19 3 2 11 0 459
2020 333 59 14 15 4 4 21 0 450
2021 339 56 13 16 1 1 32 0 458
2022 359 66 20 24 0 1 32 0 502
2023 314 67 17 13 0 1 17 0 429

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 Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 25.1 18.1 n/a
1992 440 24.9 17.6 13.9
1993 450 24.6 18.3 27.3
1994 435 24.9 17.5 26.2
1995 509 27.2 18.7 17.3
1996 509 27.2 18.7 17.3
1997 492 27.3 18.0 16.7
1998 523 30.6 17.1 14
1999 532 31.5 16.9 4.1
2000 511 31.0 16.5 17.2
2001 507 31.0 16.4 16.4
2002 546 32.3 16.9 5.3
2003 546 32.3 16.9 5.3
2004 651 43.9 14.8 6.9
2005 614 37.3 16.5 7
2006 575 34.3 16.8 7.7
2007 549 32.3 17.0 9.5
2008 555 32.5 17.1 12.3
2009 546 31.9 17.1 14.3
2010 533 32.3 16.5 17.6
2011 528 31.7 16.6 23.3
2012 560 31.9 17.5 24.6
2013 536 32.3 16.5 24.4
2014 562 32.5 17.2 30.8
2015 509 33.0 15.4 30.1
2016 502 33.0 15.2 26.3
2017 479 33.5 14.2 32.8
2018 451 33.8 13.3 31.9
2019 459 33.2 13.8 28.5
2020 450 36.3 12.3 27.3
2021 458 38.8 11.8 31.7
2022 502 42.4 11.8 28.7
2023 429 37.6 11.4 40.3

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 Washington Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 456 25.1 18.1 n/a
1992 440 24.9 17.6 13.9
1993 450 24.6 18.3 27.3
1994 435 24.9 17.5 26.2
1995 509 27.2 18.7 17.3
1996 509 27.2 18.7 17.3
1997 492 27.3 18.0 16.7
1998 523 30.6 17.1 14
1999 532 31.5 16.9 4.1
2000 511 31.0 16.5 17.2
2001 507 31.0 16.4 16.4
2002 546 32.3 16.9 5.3
2003 546 32.3 16.9 5.3
2004 651 43.9 14.8 6.9
2005 614 37.3 16.5 7
2006 575 34.3 16.8 7.7
2007 549 32.3 17.0 9.5
2008 555 32.5 17.1 12.3
2009 546 31.9 17.1 14.3
2010 533 32.3 16.5 17.6
2011 528 31.7 16.6 23.3
2012 560 31.9 17.5 24.6
2013 536 32.3 16.5 24.4
2014 562 32.5 17.2 30.8
2015 509 33.0 15.4 30.1
2016 502 33.0 15.2 26.3
2017 479 33.5 14.2 32.8
2018 451 33.8 13.3 31.9
2019 459 33.2 13.8 28.5
2020 450 36.3 12.3 27.3
2021 458 38.8 11.8 31.7
2022 502 42.4 11.8 28.7
2023 429 37.6 11.4 40.3

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Washington Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $41 (0.4%) $11,214 (99.6%) $11,255
2020 $69 (0.6%) $11,763 (99.4%) $11,832
2021 $184 (1.6%) $11,372 (98.4%) $11,556
2022 $415 (3.6%) $10,971 (96.4%) $11,386

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Washington 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 190th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 205th of 459 Middle schools
 12.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)44.536.3
 8.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)37.936.3
 1.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle)50.631.1
 19.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)49.438.4
 11%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)35.131.7
 3.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)37.931.5
 6.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle)55.734.7
 21%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)48.435.1
 13.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Washington Middle)17.220.7
 3.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mehlville R-Ix)26.715.4
 11.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Washington Middle)57.150.4
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Mehlville R-Ix)54.738.7
 16%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington Middle)53.255.2
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Mehlville R-Ix)54.146.5
 7.6%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (Washington Middle)96.193.2
 2.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Mehlville R-Ix)59.440.5
 18.9%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students459429
 6.5%
African American6067
 11.7%
American Indian30
 100%
Asian1917
 10.5%
Hispanic1913
 31.6%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White345314
 9%
Two or More Races1117
 54.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients28.5%40.3%
 11.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Washington Middle

Students who attend Washington Middle usually go on to attend Mehlville High School

Students at Washington Middle are 73% White, 16% African American, 4% Asian, 4% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 429 students attended Washington Middle.

Washington Middle ranks 205th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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