R. G. Central Middle

Summary:

R. G. Central Middle is a public middle school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 691 students, and is part of the Riverview Gardens School District, which is ranked 374 out of 376 districts in Missouri.

R. G. Central Middle consistently ranks among the lowest-performing middle schools in Missouri, with statewide rankings between 449-455 out of 454-459 schools in recent years. The school's performance on state assessments (MAP tests) is significantly below the state averages across all grade levels and subject areas, with proficiency rates in Mathematics ranging from just 0.9% to 1.3% in 2022-2023, compared to the state average of 30% to 43.7%. The school's performance is particularly low for its African American, special education, and economically disadvantaged student subgroups, ranking 142 out of 153 Missouri middle schools for its African American students, 179 out of 192 for its special education students, and 377 out of 382 for its economically disadvantaged students.

The performance of R. G. Central Middle is consistently lower than that of nearby schools, such as Westview Middle School, another Riverview Gardens school, which had slightly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts. The school's low spending per student, ranging from $7,687 to $9,337 in recent years, may be a contributing factor to its poor academic performance, especially when compared to nearby schools like Yeatman-Liddell Middle School ($15,034 per student) and Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center ($13,506 per student).


Detail:

Public 6-8

 9800 Patricia Barkalow Dr
       Saint Louis, MO  63137-1420


(314) 867-2603

District: Riverview Gardens

SchoolDigger Rank:
455th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,358 Help


Students who attend R. G. Central Middle usually attend:

High:    Riverview Gardens Senior High

Feeder schools for R. G. Central Middle:

Elementary:    Danforth Elementary
    Gibson Elementary
    Glasgow Elementary
    Highland Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  23.0 Help
Number of students:  691

Racial breakdown:

African American:
96.8%
Hispanic:
1.9%
White:
0.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.6% Help


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Compare Details R. G. Central Middle ranks worse than 99.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.09. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (96.8%), Hispanic (1.9%), White (0.9%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle is 23. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at R. G. Central Middle is $8,358.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

R. G. Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks R. G. Central Middle 455th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See R. G. Central Middle in the ranking list.)

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Riverview Gardens:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Gardens 374th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for R. G. Central Middle

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Rank History for all students at R. G. Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 7.72 600th 619 3.1%
2007 7.65 598th 624 4.2%
2008 5.27 607th 624 2.7%
2009 3.81 585th 601 2.7%
2010 3.10 600th 614 2.3%
2011 2.36 612th 625 2.1%
2012 1.85 608th 623 2.4%
2013 1.83 640th 649 1.4%
2014 1.54 622nd 633 1.7%
2015 3.66 578th 585 1.2%
2016 1.90 432nd 435 0.7%
2017 1.74 560th 568 1.4%
2018 2.54 545th 552 1.3%
2019 1.95 579th 587 1.4%
2021 3.78 449th 454 1.1%
2022 2.80 457th 459 0.4%
2023 4.09 455th 459 0.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at R. G. Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 17.27 179th 192 6.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at R. G. Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 5.05 419th 422 0.7%
2019 4.34 474th 482 1.7%
2021 7.02 365th 371 1.6%
2022 5.42 363rd 365 0.5%
2023 6.54 377th 382 1.3%
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Rank History for Disabled students at R. G. Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.92 157th 162 3.1%
2019 13.55 193rd 204 5.4%
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Rank History for African American students at R. G. Central Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.95 119th 129 7.8%
2019 13.47 141st 149 5.4%
2021 15.05 129th 135 4.4%
2022 11.72 145th 148 2.0%
2023 14.95 142nd 153 7.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for R. G. Central 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 710 710
1992 233 484 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 718
1993 249 539 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1994 247 570 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 822
1995 195 690 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1996 195 690 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 891
1997 176 756 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1998 185 746 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 934
1999 153 850 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1013
2000 134 755 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 895
2001 102 651 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 755
2002 59 820 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 883
2003 59 820 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 883
2004 52 828 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 882
2005 37 879 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 920
2006 28 744 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 776
2007 26 682 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 712
2008 20 619 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 646
2009 14 572 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 589
2010 24 810 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 839
2011 21 791 4 2 0 0 1 0 819
2012 13 736 6 2 0 0 0 0 757
2013 13 692 3 3 0 0 0 0 711
2014 1 546 0 3 0 0 0 0 550
2015 3 613 0 1 0 0 0 0 617
2016 6 641 0 6 0 0 0 0 653
2017 3 638 0 3 0 0 0 0 644
2018 4 668 0 2 0 0 0 0 674
2019 8 701 2 1 0 0 0 0 712
2020 9 753 2 3 0 0 0 0 767
2021 10 680 2 8 1 0 0 0 701
2022 7 733 3 7 1 0 0 0 751
2023 6 669 2 13 1 0 0 0 691

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 R. G. Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 710 43.7 16.2 n/a
1992 718 43.7 16.4 n/a
1993 790 40.7 19.4 39.9
1994 822 49.0 16.8 0
1995 891 54.7 16.3 49.2
1996 891 54.7 16.3 49.2
1997 937 55.8 16.8 54.4
1998 934 59.8 15.6 59.1
1999 1013 61.8 16.4 61.9
2000 895 57.8 15.5 63.7
2001 755 50.3 15.0 66.1
2002 883 49.0 18.0 70
2003 883 49.0 18.0 70
2004 882 50.0 17.6 73.9
2005 920 51.3 17.9 74.6
2006 776 48.3 16.1 81.1
2007 712 47.3 15.1 78.7
2008 646 37.8 17.1 81.9
2009 589 41.8 14.1 83.9
2010 839 42.6 19.6 86.8
2011 819 40.1 20.3 86.9
2012 757 41.8 18.0 89.2
2013 711 37.5 18.9 94.7
2014 550 38.0 14.4 98.7
2015 617 40.0 15.4 100
2016 653 40.0 16.3 100
2017 644 39.0 16.5 100
2018 674 44.0 15.3 100
2019 712 44.0 16.1 99.6
2020 767 41.0 18.7 99.6
2021 701 35.0 20.0 99.6
2022 751 33.0 22.7 99.6
2023 691 30.0 23.0 99.6

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 R. G. Central Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 710 43.7 16.2 n/a
1992 718 43.7 16.4 n/a
1993 790 40.7 19.4 39.9
1994 822 49.0 16.8 0
1995 891 54.7 16.3 49.2
1996 891 54.7 16.3 49.2
1997 937 55.8 16.8 54.4
1998 934 59.8 15.6 59.1
1999 1013 61.8 16.4 61.9
2000 895 57.8 15.5 63.7
2001 755 50.3 15.0 66.1
2002 883 49.0 18.0 70
2003 883 49.0 18.0 70
2004 882 50.0 17.6 73.9
2005 920 51.3 17.9 74.6
2006 776 48.3 16.1 81.1
2007 712 47.3 15.1 78.7
2008 646 37.8 17.1 81.9
2009 589 41.8 14.1 83.9
2010 839 42.6 19.6 86.8
2011 819 40.1 20.3 86.9
2012 757 41.8 18.0 89.2
2013 711 37.5 18.9 94.7
2014 550 38.0 14.4 98.7
2015 617 40.0 15.4 100
2016 653 40.0 16.3 100
2017 644 39.0 16.5 100
2018 674 44.0 15.3 100
2019 712 44.0 16.1 99.6
2020 767 41.0 18.7 99.6
2021 701 35.0 20.0 99.6
2022 751 33.0 22.7 99.6
2023 691 30.0 23.0 99.6

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 R. G. Central Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $626 (6.7%) $8,710 (93.3%) $9,336
2020 $572 (6.8%) $7,784 (93.2%) $8,356
2021 $889 (11.6%) $6,798 (88.4%) $7,687
2022 $2,102 (25.1%) $6,257 (74.9%) $8,358

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

Impact of COVID-19 on R. G. Central Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 579th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 455th of 459 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (R. G. Central Middle)6.31.3
 5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Gardens)7.91
 6.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)9.96
 3.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)11.56.6
 4.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)12.25.7
 6.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)13.24.9
 8.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (R. G. Central Middle)10.74.2
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Riverview Gardens)10.94.4
 6.5%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)12.513.8
 1.3%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)10.910.7
 0.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students712691
 2.9%
African American701669
 4.6%
American Indian01
Asian22
Hispanic113
 1200%
Pacific Islander00
White86
 25%
Two or More Races00
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.6%
 0%


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Students who attend R. G. Central Middle usually go on to attend Riverview Gardens Senior High

In the 2022-23 school year, 691 students attended R. G. Central Middle.

R. G. Central Middle ranks in the bottom 0.9% of Missouri middle schools.

Students at R. G. Central Middle are 97% African American, 2% Hispanic.


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