Is R. G. Central Middle a good school?

R. G. Central Middle ranks in the bottom 0.4% of Missouri middle schools.

How many students attend R. G. Central Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 612 students attended R. G. Central Middle.

What is the racial makeup of R. G. Central Middle?

Students at R. G. Central Middle are 97% African American, 1% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of R. G. Central Middle attend?

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

R. G. Central Middle

Summary:

R. G. Central Middle is a public middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 691 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Riverview Gardens School District, which is ranked 383 out of 386 districts in the state.

R. G. Central Middle faces significant challenges, with extremely high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 58.1% to 68.9% over the past few years, far exceeding the state average and nearby schools like Westview Middle School (58.1%) and Central Middle (38.2%). The school's academic performance is also very low, with only 1.2% of 6th graders, 3.1% of 7th graders, and 1.2% of 8th graders proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.4%, 40.6%, and 30.6%, respectively. These disparities are particularly stark for specific student subgroups, such as African American students and those from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While R. G. Central Middle is part of the low-performing Riverview Gardens School District, some nearby schools in other districts, such as Central Middle and Ferguson Middle, appear to have higher academic performance and lower chronic absenteeism rates, suggesting that factors beyond just the district may be influencing the school's outcomes. Addressing the challenges at R. G. Central Middle will likely require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that targets the root causes of the school's struggles and implements effective interventions to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

9800 Patricia Barkalow Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137-1420

(314) 867-2603

District: Riverview Gardens

SchoolDigger Rank:
449^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,358

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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	Lewis And Clark Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 612

Racial breakdown:

African American:

97.4%

Hispanic:

1.3%

White:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 100%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details R. G. Central Middle ranks worse than 99.6% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 3.31. (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: African American (97.4%), Hispanic (1.3%), White (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle is 15.6. (See more...)

Compare R. G. Central Middle employs 39 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at R. G. Central Middle is $8,358.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

R. G. Central Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks R. G. Central Middle 449^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See R. G. Central Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

African American students:

Riverview Gardens:

SchoolDigger ranks Riverview Gardens 383^rd of 386 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
2006	7.72	600^th	619	3.1%
2007	7.65	598^th	624	4.2%
2008	5.27	607^th	624	2.7%
2009	3.81	585^th	601	2.7%
2010	3.10	600^th	614	2.3%
2011	2.36	612^th	625	2.1%
2012	1.85	608^th	623	2.4%
2013	1.83	640^th	649	1.4%
2014	1.54	622^nd	633	1.7%
2015	3.66	578^th	585	1.2%
2016	1.90	432^nd	435	0.7%
2017	1.74	560^th	568	1.4%
2018	2.54	545^th	552	1.3%
2019	1.95	579^th	587	1.4%
2021	3.78	449^th	454	1.1%
2022	2.80	457^th	459	0.4%
2023	4.09	455^th	459	0.9%
2024	3.31	449^th	451	0.4%

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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	179^th	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
2018	5.05	419^th	422	0.7%
2019	4.34	474^th	482	1.7%
2021	7.02	365^th	371	1.6%
2022	5.42	363^rd	365	0.5%
2023	6.54	377^th	382	1.3%
2024	4.72	377^th	378	0.3%

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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	157^th	162	3.1%
2019	13.55	193^rd	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
2018	16.95	119^th	129	7.8%
2019	13.47	141^st	149	5.4%
2021	15.05	129^th	135	4.4%
2022	11.72	145^th	148	2.0%
2023	14.95	142^nd	153	7.2%
2024	10.86	142^nd	144	1.4%

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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 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
2024	5	596	1	8	2	0	0	0	612

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
2024	612	39.0	15.6	100

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
2024	612	39.0	15.6	100

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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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

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 579^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 455^th 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)	6.3	1.3	5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Riverview Gardens)	7.9	1	6.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)	9.9	6	3.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)	11.5	6.6	4.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)	12.2	5.7	6.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)	13.2	4.9	8.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (R. G. Central Middle)	10.7	4.2	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Riverview Gardens)	10.9	4.4	6.5%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (R. G. Central Middle)	12.5	13.8	1.3%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Riverview Gardens)	10.9	10.7	0.2%
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	712	691	2.9%
African American	701	669	4.6%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	1	13	1200%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	8	6	25%
Two or More Races	0	0
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.6%	99.6%	0%

Schools Near R. G. Central 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 4th Grade	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 4th 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
R. G. Central Middle	Public	6-8	9800 Patricia Barkalow Dr	Saint Louis	63137	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 867-2603	612	39	15.6	100.0%	5 (0.8%)	596 (97.4%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3.3	449^th of 451 public middle schools	0.4%		4.1	455^th of 459 public middle schools	0.9%	6			1.2	3.1	1.2		2.8			6.5	3.7	8.2		$8,358	$2,102	$6,257
Westview Middle School	Public	6-8	2950 Nemnich	Saint Louis	63136	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 489-9808	537	38	14.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	511 (95.2%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	436^th of 451 public middle schools	3.3%		3.3	457^th of 459 public middle schools	0.4%	21			3.5	0.8	4.0		4.0			12.2	10.0	20.9		$9,472	$2,031	$7,441
Rose Johnson Jennings Junior High	Public	6-8	8831 Cozens	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8150	345	15	23.6	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	331 (95.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	14.3	403^rd of 451 public middle schools	10.6%		9.9	427^th of 459 public middle schools	7.0%	24				14.8	19.6		10.9				14.9	19.8
East Middle	Public	8	11300 Dunn Rd	Saint Louis	63138	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 953-5700	258	17	14.8	64.7%	4 (1.6%)	240 (93.0%)	5 (1.9%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	6 (2.3%)	20	374^th of 451 public middle schools	17.1%		18.6	388^th of 459 public middle schools	15.5%	14					1.7		16.1					32.1	36.4	$13,592	$3,540	$10,052
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary	Public	4-6	8430 Lucas Hunt	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8190	159	6	25.1	100.0%	2 (1.3%)	156 (98.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	19.2				19.2		24.0	19.1	25.1
Fairview Intermediate	Public	4-6	7053 Emma	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8070	124	8	14.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)								(n/a)	6.3	10.9	13.2			8.2		8.4	16.3	10.6
Southeast Middle	Public	6-8	918 Prigge Rd	Saint Louis	63138	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 953-7700	469	35	13.5	76.5%	5 (1.1%)	447 (95.3%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.3%)	6.1	437^th of 451 public middle schools	3.1%		7.6	438^th of 459 public middle schools	4.6%	1			5.1	10.1	4.8		4.7			9.7	15.1	9.3		$12,178	$3,760	$8,418
Central Middle	Public	6-8	13450 Old Jamestown Rd	Florissant	63033	St. Louis County	Hazelwood	No	No	No	No	(314) 953-7400	626	41	15.2	71.7%	11 (1.8%)	590 (94.2%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	8.2	428^th of 451 public middle schools	5.1%		8.3	435^th of 459 public middle schools	5.2%	7			18.4	10.2	6.7		7.5			11.9	8.7	15.1		$11,391	$3,743	$7,648
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	264	24	11.2	98.9%	9 (3.4%)	230 (87.1%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)			7.4							5.6				$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	621	35	17.7	99.5%	18 (2.9%)	545 (87.8%)	29 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	7	432^nd of 451 public middle schools	4.2%		7.7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%	5				2.3	8.5		9.1				7.8	17.1		$10,040	$1,123	$8,917

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