St. James Middle

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St. James Middle ranks 106 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

St. James Middle is a public middle school in Saint James, Missouri, serving 370 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Steelville R-III school district, which is ranked 89 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

St. James Middle consistently outperforms the state average on MAP tests, with impressive proficiency rates in subjects like 7th-grade math (58.9% vs. 39.5% state average) and 8th-grade Algebra I (79.5% vs. 41.5% state average). Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds (52.7% qualify for free/reduced lunch), the school ranks 50th out of 382 Missouri middle schools for this subgroup's performance. The school's student population is predominantly white (92.97%), higher than the state average and nearby schools like Steelville Middle and Cuba Middle.

Over the past few years, St. James Middle has steadily improved its statewide ranking, moving from 355th out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to 106th out of 459 in 2022-2023. This consistent academic improvement, along with the school's exceptional performance for low-income students and its strong standing compared to nearby middle schools, suggests St. James Middle is implementing effective strategies to support student learning and achievement.

Detail:

Public 6-8

1 Tiger Dr
Saint James, MO 65559-1128

(573) 265-2300

District: St. James R-I

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $11,276

Students who attend St. James Middle usually attend:

High:

St. James High

Feeder schools for St. James Middle:

Elementary:

Lucy Wortham James Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.2

Number of students: 370

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.0%

African American:

2.7%

American Indian:

1.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details St. James Middle ranks better than 76.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.98. (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 (93%), African American (2.7%), American Indian (1.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at St. James Middle is 14.2. (See more...)

Compare St. James Middle employs 26 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at St. James Middle is $11,276.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

St. James Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks St. James Middle 106^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See St. James Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

St. James R-I:

SchoolDigger ranks St. James R-I 89^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for St. James Middle

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Rank History for all students at St. James Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	54.06	250^th	619	59.6%
2007	51.69	317^th	624	49.2%
2008	40.72	455^th	624	27.1%
2009	50.09	333^rd	601	44.6%
2010	52.96	327^th	614	46.7%
2011	74.41	101^st	625	83.8%
2012	70.32	141^st	623	77.4%
2013	62.81	213^th	649	67.2%
2014	51.34	327^th	633	48.3%
2015	48.76	298^th	585	49.1%
2016	56.91	183^rd	435	57.9%
2017	53.80	266^th	568	53.2%
2018	57.15	216^th	552	60.9%
2019	40.88	355^th	587	39.5%
2021	56.19	201^st	454	55.7%
2022	68.63	118^th	459	74.3%
2023	69.98	106^th	459	76.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at St. James Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	38.24	118^th	192	38.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at St. James Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	59.29	124^th	422	70.6%
2019	45.26	263^rd	482	45.4%
2021	75.57	52^nd	371	86.0%
2022	68.21	78^th	365	78.6%
2023	75.72	50^th	382	86.9%

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Rank History for Disabled students at St. James Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	47.68	81^st	162	50.0%
2019	32.47	138^th	204	32.4%
2021	45.72	93^rd	195	52.3%
2022	46.28	97^th	187	48.1%

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Rank History for White students at St. James Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	51.89	195^th	479	59.3%
2019	34.96	350^th	527	33.6%
2021	45.08	200^th	376	46.8%
2022	60.19	124^th	381	67.5%
2023	61.93	121^st	385	68.6%

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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 St. James Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2002	455	20	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	482
2003	455	20	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	482
2004	431	22	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	464
2005	417	19	6	2	1	n/a	n/a	445
2006	401	17	3	2	4	n/a	n/a	427
2007	403	29	5	1	2	n/a	n/a	440
2008	365	17	4	3	1	n/a	n/a	390
2009	352	17	5	5	1	n/a	n/a	380
2010	356	17	3	3	1	n/a	n/a	380
2011	352	7	2	8	2	0	12	383
2012	353	6	2	9	2	0	16	388
2013	344	10	1	9	6	0	18	388
2014	361	8	2	5	6	0	11	393
2015	394	9	2	5	2	0	6	418
2016	393	17	1	5	1	0	2	419
2017	397	16	0	4	2	0	2	421
2018	401	26	2	5	3	0	2	439
2019	433	21	2	8	4	1	4	473
2020	425	17	1	4	5	1	6	459
2021	375	14	1	3	6	2	8	409
2022	372	9	1	3	6	0	7	398
2023	344	10	2	4	5	0	5	370

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 St. James Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	482	25.4	19.0	50.4
2003	482	25.4	19.0	50.4
2004	464	25.2	18.4	49.6
2005	445	25.3	17.6	47.9
2006	427	25.3	16.9	48.2
2007	440	25.3	17.4	46.4
2008	390	25.2	15.5	44.9
2009	380	26.4	14.4	52.9
2010	380	25.7	14.7	56.8
2011	383	26.1	14.6	57.2
2012	388	25.4	15.2	59.3
2013	388	27.4	14.1	63.1
2014	393	27.5	14.2	61.1
2015	418	28.0	14.9	56.5
2016	419	28.0	14.9	53.2
2017	421	28.0	15.0	64.8
2018	439	28.0	15.6	61.5
2019	473	27.0	17.4	65.1
2020	459	27.0	16.9	61.4
2021	409	26.2	15.6	65.8
2022	398	26.1	15.2	58.5
2023	370	26.0	14.2	52.7

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 St. James Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	482	25.4	19.0	50.4
2003	482	25.4	19.0	50.4
2004	464	25.2	18.4	49.6
2005	445	25.3	17.6	47.9
2006	427	25.3	16.9	48.2
2007	440	25.3	17.4	46.4
2008	390	25.2	15.5	44.9
2009	380	26.4	14.4	52.9
2010	380	25.7	14.7	56.8
2011	383	26.1	14.6	57.2
2012	388	25.4	15.2	59.3
2013	388	27.4	14.1	63.1
2014	393	27.5	14.2	61.1
2015	418	28.0	14.9	56.5
2016	419	28.0	14.9	53.2
2017	421	28.0	15.0	64.8
2018	439	28.0	15.6	61.5
2019	473	27.0	17.4	65.1
2020	459	27.0	16.9	61.4
2021	409	26.2	15.6	65.8
2022	398	26.1	15.2	58.5
2023	370	26.0	14.2	52.7

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 St. James Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$720 (8.1%)	$8,148 (91.9%)	$8,868
2020	$866 (9.4%)	$8,337 (90.6%)	$9,203
2021	$1,991 (20.6%)	$7,682 (79.4%)	$9,674
2022	$4,053 (35.9%)	$7,223 (64.1%)	$11,276

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on St. James Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 355^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 106^th of 459 Middle schools	37.4%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (St. James Middle)	22.3	51.6	29.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (St. James R-I)	22.3	51.6	29.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. James Middle)	33.5	40.5	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (St. James R-I)	33.5	40.5	7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. James Middle)	23.7	58.9	35.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (St. James R-I)	23.7	58.9	35.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. James Middle)	50.3	49.2	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (St. James R-I)	50.3	49.2	1.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. James Middle)	24.1	26.8	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (St. James R-I)	24.1	26.8	2.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (St. James Middle)	41.6	33.9	7.7%
8th Grade Science (St. James R-I)	41.6	33.9	7.7%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. James Middle)	55.5	48	7.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts (St. James R-I)	55.5	48	7.5%
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	473	370	21.8%
African American	21	10	52.4%
American Indian	4	5	25%
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	8	4	50%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	433	344	20.6%
Two or More Races	4	5	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	65.1%	52.7%	12.4%

Schools Near St. James Middle

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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 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
St. James Middle	Public	6-8	1 Tiger Dr	Saint James	65559	Phelps County	St. James R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 265-2300	370	26	14.2	52.7%	344 (93.0%)	10 (2.7%)	4 (1.1%)	2 (0.5%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.4%)	70	106^th of 459 public middle schools	76.9%		68.6	118^th of 459 public middle schools	74.3%	12			51.6	58.9	26.8		33.9			40.5	49.2	48.0	79.5	$11,276	$4,053	$7,223
Rolla Junior High	Public	7-8	1360 Soest Rd	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	No	(573) 458-0130	618	40	15.6	44.2%	514 (83.2%)	28 (4.5%)	35 (5.7%)	12 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	27 (4.4%)	53	211^th of 459 public middle schools	54.0%		44.5	264^th of 459 public middle schools	42.5%	53				40.9	19.6		37.8				39.4	38.4	78.2	$12,158	$2,964	$9,194
Rolla Middle	Public	4-6	1111 Soest Rd	Rolla	65401	Phelps County	Rolla 31	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 458-0120	837	52	15.9	40.0%	665 (79.5%)	41 (4.9%)	50 (6.0%)	28 (3.3%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (6.0%)								(n/a)	43.3	31.7	55.1			38.5		48.3	43.3	41.3				$8,452	$1,023	$7,429
Cuba Middle	Public	5-8	1 Wildcat Pride Dr	Cuba	65453	Crawford County	Crawford County R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 885-2534	379	28	13.6	50.7%	355 (93.7%)	3 (0.8%)	13 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	68.5	116^th of 459 public middle schools	74.7%		66.1	129^th of 459 public middle schools	71.9%	13		45.1	46.7	38.7		56.3	47.6		50.7	38.2	43.0	50.5		$9,611	$4,252	$5,359
Steelville Middle	Public	5-8	810 W Main St	Steelville	65565	Crawford County	Steelville R-III	No	No	No	No	(573) 775-2176	265	21	12.5	63.8%	253 (95.5%)	1 (0.4%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.6%)	57.8	182^nd of 459 public middle schools	60.3%		60.2	162^nd of 459 public middle schools	64.7%	20		23.3	22.4	53.9		32.8	48.0		26.3		33.3	42.1		$10,458	$1,222	$9,236

Frequently Asked Questions about St. James Middle

What high school do graduates of St. James Middle attend?

Students who attend St. James Middle usually go on to attend St. James High

What is the racial makeup of St. James Middle?

Students at St. James Middle are 93% White, 3% African American, 1% American Indian, 1% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.

Is St. James Middle a good school?

St. James Middle ranks 106^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is St. James Middle in?

St. James R-I

How many students attend St. James Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 370 students attended St. James Middle.

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