Ackerman

Summary:

Ackerman is an elementary school in Florissant, Missouri that serves 130 students in grades K-8, with a predominantly African American student body. Despite high per-student spending, the school has struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Missouri elementary schools over the past decade.

Ackerman's academic performance is significantly below state and district averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, only 22.7% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 43.7% statewide. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 97.69% to 98.27% over the past three school years, indicating a very high level of economic disadvantage. Interestingly, Ackerman spends significantly more per student ($113,016 in 2021-2022) compared to the surrounding Ferguson-Florissant R-II and Hazelwood district schools, which spend around $12,000-$13,000 per student.

While Ackerman has a very low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 3.2 to 4.4 over the past three school years, this does not appear to translate into improved academic outcomes. In fact, the nearby Keeven Elementary and Robinwood Elementary schools, which also serve predominantly low-income, minority student populations, generally outperform Ackerman academically. This suggests that the school may not be effectively allocating its resources to support student learning, and that addressing the underlying factors contributing to its performance, such as poverty and teacher effectiveness, may be necessary to drive meaningful improvements.


Detail:

Public K-8

 1550 Derhake Rd
       Florissant, MO  63033-6416


(314) 989-7200

District: Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $113,016 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  3.3 Help
Number of students:  130

Racial breakdown:

African American:
86.2%
White:
13.1%
Hispanic:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ackerman is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.54. (See more...)
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Compare Details Ackerman ranks worse than 96.1% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.13. (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 Ackerman has the largest elementary school student body size in the Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County District. Racial makeup is: African American (86.2%), White (13.1%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 97.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ackerman is 3.3, which is the highest among 3 elementary schools in the Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ackerman is $113,016, which is the lowest among 3 elementary schools in the Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County District!
Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Ackerman 441st of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Ackerman in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ackerman

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 60.51 367th 1074 65.8%
2007 55.12 470th 1080 56.5%
2008 52.95 513th 1084 52.7%
2009 63.35 343rd 1053 67.4%
2010 73.23 230th 1066 78.4%
2011 86.43 72nd 1088 93.4%
2012 78.46 156th 1085 85.6%
2013 75.82 199th 1108 82.0%
2014 72.26 237th 1089 78.2%
2017 13.74 927th 1032 10.2%
2018 8.10 976th 1045 6.6%
2019 5.72 1005th 1052 4.5%
2022 8.54 846th 908 6.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.82 816th 887 8.0%
2019 11.13 864th 907 4.7%
2022 19.72 471st 532 11.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.53 128th 251 49.0%
2019 38.74 198th 302 34.4%
2022 52.43 46th 103 55.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.70 172nd 243 29.2%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Ackerman

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Rank History for all middle school students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 25.65 548th 619 11.5%
2007 39.46 447th 624 28.4%
2008 51.78 311th 624 50.2%
2009 65.57 176th 601 70.7%
2010 55.70 292nd 614 52.4%
2011 57.90 276th 625 55.8%
2012 70.63 138th 623 77.8%
2013 70.71 130th 649 80.0%
2014 80.63 59th 633 90.7%
2017 12.21 532nd 568 6.3%
2018 22.76 465th 552 15.8%
2019 2.17 575th 587 2.0%
2021 4.66 444th 454 2.2%
2022 6.47 440th 459 4.1%
2023 7.13 441st 459 3.9%
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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 31.35 144th 192 25.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.51 266th 422 37.0%
2019 4.15 477th 482 1.0%
2021 11.04 356th 371 4.0%
2022 14.34 343rd 365 6.0%
2023 13.12 362nd 382 5.2%
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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 86.31 12th 162 92.6%
2019 29.27 150th 204 26.5%
2021 31.75 145th 195 25.6%
2022 45.18 102nd 187 45.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Ackerman

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.52 36th 129 72.1%
2019 7.21 147th 149 1.3%
2022 28.36 111th 148 25.0%
2023 25.74 125th 153 18.3%
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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 Ackerman

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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 234 234
1992 98 53 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1993 59 42 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 101
1994 51 54 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 105
1995 43 84 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 128
1996 43 84 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 128
1997 68 110 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 181
1998 66 119 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 186
1999 51 118 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 169
2000 38 98 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 137
2001 31 96 0 0 2 n/a n/a 0 129
2002 3 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2003 3 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 4
2004 35 114 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2005 31 118 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 152
2007 39 105 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2008 40 98 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 139
2009 37 85 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 123
2010 35 84 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 121
2011 22 83 0 3 0 0 4 0 112
2012 36 84 0 1 0 0 5 0 126
2013 38 73 1 0 0 0 3 0 115
2014 41 84 0 0 0 0 2 0 127
2015 37 81 1 3 0 0 1 0 123
2016 35 97 0 3 0 0 3 0 138
2017 35 110 1 1 0 0 5 0 152
2018 31 112 0 3 0 0 5 0 151
2019 30 121 0 3 0 0 3 0 157
2020 32 130 0 2 0 0 2 0 166
2021 34 135 0 2 0 0 2 0 173
2022 20 108 1 1 0 0 0 0 130
2023 17 112 0 1 0 0 0 0 130

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 Ackerman

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 234 25.5 9.1 n/a
1992 153 27.3 5.6 n/a
1993 101 22.5 4.5 n/a
1994 105 22.4 4.7 50.5
1995 128 70.8 1.8 48.4
1996 128 70.8 1.8 48.4
1997 181 77.0 2.4 47.5
1998 186 81.0 2.3 55.9
1999 169 82.0 2.1 59.8
2000 137 87.1 1.6 56.9
2001 129 93.8 1.4 43.4
2002 4 136.9 0.0 25
2003 4 136.9 0.0 25
2004 152 104.4 1.5 68.4
2005 152 109.7 1.4 79.6
2007 145 30.0 4.8 81.4
2008 139 32.7 4.3 78.4
2009 123 30.0 4.1 77.2
2010 121 31.3 3.8 82.6
2011 112 32.6 3.4 85.7
2012 126 31.1 4.0 80.2
2013 115 31.0 3.7 86.1
2014 127 32.0 3.9 81.1
2015 123 31.0 3.9 82.1
2016 138 30.0 4.6 83.3
2017 152 33.5 4.5 100
2018 151 37.1 4.0 100
2019 157 36.1 4.3 98.1
2020 166 36.2 4.5 98.2
2021 173 39.2 4.4 98.3
2022 130 39.7 3.2 97.7
2023 130 38.4 3.3 97.7

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 Ackerman

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 234 25.5 9.1 n/a
1992 153 27.3 5.6 n/a
1993 101 22.5 4.5 n/a
1994 105 22.4 4.7 50.5
1995 128 70.8 1.8 48.4
1996 128 70.8 1.8 48.4
1997 181 77.0 2.4 47.5
1998 186 81.0 2.3 55.9
1999 169 82.0 2.1 59.8
2000 137 87.1 1.6 56.9
2001 129 93.8 1.4 43.4
2002 4 136.9 0.0 25
2003 4 136.9 0.0 25
2004 152 104.4 1.5 68.4
2005 152 109.7 1.4 79.6
2007 145 30.0 4.8 81.4
2008 139 32.7 4.3 78.4
2009 123 30.0 4.1 77.2
2010 121 31.3 3.8 82.6
2011 112 32.6 3.4 85.7
2012 126 31.1 4.0 80.2
2013 115 31.0 3.7 86.1
2014 127 32.0 3.9 81.1
2015 123 31.0 3.9 82.1
2016 138 30.0 4.6 83.3
2017 152 33.5 4.5 100
2018 151 37.1 4.0 100
2019 157 36.1 4.3 98.1
2020 166 36.2 4.5 98.2
2021 173 39.2 4.4 98.3
2022 130 39.7 3.2 97.7
2023 130 38.4 3.3 97.7

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ackerman

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,555 (1.9%) $79,322 (98.1%) $80,878
2020 $3,011 (3.7%) $78,340 (96.3%) $81,352
2021 $5,006 (6.1%) $77,510 (93.9%) $82,516
2022 $8,839 (7.8%) $104,177 (92.2%) $113,016

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Ackerman

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 1005th of 1052 Elementary schoolsRanks 846th of 908 Elementary schools
 2.4%
Ranks 575th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 441st of 459 Middle schools
 1.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ackerman)9.722.7
 13%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County)5.58.9
 3.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman)13.111.1
 2%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County)5.66.2
 0.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Science (Ackerman)04
 4%
   8th Grade Science (Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County)2.42.6
 0.2%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ackerman)7.84
 3.8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Specl. School Dst. St. Louis County)5.81.3
 4.5%
   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 Students157130
 17.2%
African American121112
 7.4%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic31
 66.7%
Pacific Islander00
White3017
 43.3%
Two or More Races30
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients98.1%97.7%
 0.4%


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Students at Ackerman are 86% African American, 13% White.

In the 2022-23 school year, 130 students attended Ackerman.


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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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