Sturgeon Middle

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Sturgeon Middle ranks 254 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Sturgeon Middle is a public middle school located in Sturgeon, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 103 students. The school is part of the Sturgeon R-V School District, which is ranked 317 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Sturgeon Middle has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its nearby schools, such as Smithton Middle, Jefferson Middle School, and West Middle School, in standardized test scores. The school's performance in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science lags behind the state average and nearby schools. Additionally, Sturgeon Middle has had high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 6.6% to 24.9% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the state average.

The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Sturgeon Middle, with 45.63% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, may be contributing to the school's academic challenges. Sturgeon Middle's statewide ranking has declined over the years, from a high of 150 out of 587 Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to a low of 377 out of 459 in 2021-2022, with a current ranking of 254 out of 451 in 2023-2024, placing the school in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools. To address these issues, Sturgeon Middle could benefit from targeted interventions and support, such as implementing evidence-based instructional practices and providing additional resources and support for students from low-income families.

Detail:

Public 6-8

210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284-9067

(573) 687-2155

District: Sturgeon R-V

SchoolDigger Rank:
254^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,653

Students who attend Sturgeon Middle usually attend:

High:

Sturgeon High

Feeder schools for Sturgeon Middle:

Elementary:

Sturgeon Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 98

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.8%

Two or more races:

5.1%

African American:

2.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 43.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Sturgeon Middle ranks worse than 56.3% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 43.62. (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 (91.8%), two or more races (5.1%), African American (2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 43.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sturgeon Middle is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Sturgeon Middle employs 8.4 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sturgeon Middle is $10,653.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sturgeon Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon Middle 254^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Sturgeon Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Sturgeon R-V:

SchoolDigger ranks Sturgeon R-V 317^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Sturgeon Middle

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Rank History for all students at Sturgeon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	12.14	590^th	619	4.7%
2007	25.95	546^th	624	12.5%
2008	20.52	578^th	624	7.4%
2009	25.01	527^th	601	12.3%
2010	15.53	574^th	614	6.5%
2011	28.50	528^th	625	15.5%
2012	35.78	487^th	623	21.8%
2013	52.45	314^th	649	51.6%
2014	33.38	490^th	633	22.6%
2015	52.55	263^rd	585	55.0%
2016	41.95	280^th	435	35.6%
2017	55.79	244^th	568	57.0%
2018	49.33	281^st	552	49.1%
2019	65.91	150^th	587	74.4%
2022	20.91	377^th	459	17.9%
2023	35.94	303^rd	459	34.0%
2024	43.62	254^th	451	43.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sturgeon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	76.80	51^st	482	89.4%

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Rank History for White students at Sturgeon Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	41.80	269^th	479	43.8%
2019	58.47	167^th	527	68.3%
2022	9.08	365^th	381	4.2%
2023	27.63	293^rd	385	23.9%
2024	31.51	279^th	379	26.4%

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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 Sturgeon Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1996	110	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	110
1997	151	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	151
1998	145	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	145
1999	112	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	112
2000	119	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	119
2001	116	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	117
2002	147	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2003	147	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	149
2004	150	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	152
2005	153	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	156
2006	147	2	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	150
2007	134	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	136
2008	145	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	149
2009	152	4	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	156
2010	126	6	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	134
2011	118	7	1	0	0	0	1	127
2012	120	3	2	2	0	0	0	127
2013	119	2	2	3	0	1	0	127
2014	120	2	2	3	0	1	0	128
2015	123	2	1	3	0	1	0	130
2016	126	3	0	1	0	2	1	133
2017	131	1	0	0	0	1	3	136
2018	134	1	0	0	0	1	5	141
2019	117	1	0	1	0	1	6	126
2020	120	0	0	2	0	0	8	130
2021	115	0	0	2	0	0	11	128
2022	87	0	0	2	0	0	8	97
2023	95	0	0	1	0	0	7	103
2024	90	2	0	1	0	0	5	98

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 Sturgeon Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	110	7.2	15.3	n/a
1996	110	7.2	15.3	n/a
1997	151	11.4	13.2	19.2
1998	145	11.0	13.2	33.1
1999	112	8.8	12.7	35.7
2000	119	9.9	12.0	38.7
2001	117	10.1	11.6	36.8
2002	149	11.1	13.4	34.2
2003	149	11.1	13.4	34.2
2004	152	9.2	16.5	38.2
2005	156	11.0	14.2	35.9
2006	150	11.9	12.6	42
2007	136	10.9	12.5	39.7
2008	149	12.0	12.4	38.3
2009	156	12.4	12.5	43.6
2010	134	11.9	11.2	47
2011	127	11.4	11.0	43.3
2012	127	10.3	12.2	46.5
2013	127	9.6	13.2	43.3
2014	128	9.5	13.4	41.4
2015	130	10.0	13.0	42.3
2016	133	11.0	12.0	51.9
2017	136	9.7	13.9	44.1
2018	141	10.9	12.8	42.6
2019	126	9.8	12.7	41.3
2020	130	6.9	18.7	40
2021	128	6.7	18.8	47.7
2022	97	6.5	14.7	42.3
2023	103	6.8	15.1	45.6
2024	98	8.4	11.5	43.9

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 Sturgeon Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	110	7.2	15.3	n/a
1996	110	7.2	15.3	n/a
1997	151	11.4	13.2	19.2
1998	145	11.0	13.2	33.1
1999	112	8.8	12.7	35.7
2000	119	9.9	12.0	38.7
2001	117	10.1	11.6	36.8
2002	149	11.1	13.4	34.2
2003	149	11.1	13.4	34.2
2004	152	9.2	16.5	38.2
2005	156	11.0	14.2	35.9
2006	150	11.9	12.6	42
2007	136	10.9	12.5	39.7
2008	149	12.0	12.4	38.3
2009	156	12.4	12.5	43.6
2010	134	11.9	11.2	47
2011	127	11.4	11.0	43.3
2012	127	10.3	12.2	46.5
2013	127	9.6	13.2	43.3
2014	128	9.5	13.4	41.4
2015	130	10.0	13.0	42.3
2016	133	11.0	12.0	51.9
2017	136	9.7	13.9	44.1
2018	141	10.9	12.8	42.6
2019	126	9.8	12.7	41.3
2020	130	6.9	18.7	40
2021	128	6.7	18.8	47.7
2022	97	6.5	14.7	42.3
2023	103	6.8	15.1	45.6
2024	98	8.4	11.5	43.9

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 Sturgeon Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$178 (2.1%)	$8,358 (97.9%)	$8,535
2020	$938 (11.1%)	$7,486 (88.9%)	$8,424
2021	$369 (4.4%)	$7,956 (95.6%)	$8,325
2022	$2,293 (21.5%)	$8,360 (78.5%)	$10,653

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sturgeon 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 150^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 303^rd of 459 Middle schools	40.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Middle)	44.8	33.4	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon R-V)	44.8	22.6	22.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Middle)	52.7	36.7	16%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon R-V)	52.7	37.7	15%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon Middle)	38.7	16.6	22.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sturgeon R-V)	38.7	16.4	22.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon Middle)	38.7	22.3	16.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Sturgeon R-V)	38.7	27.3	11.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Science (Sturgeon Middle)	54.9	35.3	19.6%
8th Grade Science (Sturgeon R-V)	54.9	24.3	30.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	126	103	18.3%
African American	1	0	100%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	117	95	18.8%
Two or More Races	6	7	16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.3%	45.6%	4.4%

Schools Near Sturgeon 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 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th 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
Sturgeon Middle	Public	6-8	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-2155	98	8	11.5	43.9%	90 (91.8%)	2 (2.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (5.1%)	43.6	254^th of 451 public middle schools	43.7%		35.9	303^rd of 459 public middle schools	34.0%	49	39.3	28.6	21.3	27.3		28.6	48.4		$10,653	$2,293	$8,360
Chester Boren Middle	Public	6-8	110 N Jefferson	Centralia	65240	Boone County	Centralia R-VI	No	No	No	No	(573) 682-2617	293	22	13.1	29.4%	269 (91.8%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (3.1%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.8%)	64.7	137^th of 451 public middle schools	69.6%		56.4	192^nd of 459 public middle schools	58.2%	55	52.2	44.3	47.3	39.2	35.2	28.1	53.4		$9,729	$1,818	$7,911
Hallsville Middle	Public	6-8	421 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 696-5512	347	24	14.2	33.4%	292 (84.1%)	11 (3.2%)	11 (3.2%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	59.1	169^th of 451 public middle schools	62.5%		64	142^nd of 459 public middle schools	69.1%	27	62.3	58.7	20.5	27.2	42.5	49.0	22.6		$8,611	$1,567	$7,044
Harrisburg Middle	Public	6-8	233 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 817-5857	136	11	12.6	26.5%	122 (89.7%)	4 (2.9%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.2%)	40.9	267^th of 451 public middle schools	40.8%		51	223^rd of 459 public middle schools	51.4%	44	44.6	44.4		22.4	26.4	35.5	20.5		$10,355	$1,365	$8,990
Higbee Middle School	Public	6-8	101 Evans St.	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(660) 456-7206	50	5	10.6	64.0%	46 (92.0%)	1 (2.0%)	2 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (2.0%)	11	421^st of 451 public middle schools	6.7%		15.3	403^rd of 459 public middle schools	12.2%	18	11.8	18.8			17.8		7.2		$10,091	$3,093	$6,998
Moberly Middle	Public	6-8	920 Shepherd Brothers Blvd	Moberly	65270	Randolph County	Moberly	No	No	No	No	(660) 269-2680	452	40	11.3	58.2%	353 (78.1%)	23 (5.1%)	11 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	1 (0.2%)	60 (13.3%)	61.3	154^th of 451 public middle schools	65.9%		57.9	181^st of 459 public middle schools	60.6%	27	50.7	55.5	35.2	38.7	34.0	34.6	34.0	91.0	$11,030	$3,363	$7,667
John B. Lange Middle	Public	6-8	2201 E Smiley Ln	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3250	544	53	10.3	71.0%	199 (36.6%)	205 (37.7%)	49 (9.0%)	12 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	4 (0.7%)	73 (13.4%)	13.5	409^th of 451 public middle schools	9.3%		11.6	419^th of 459 public middle schools	8.7%	10	22.0	8.8	5.1	17.9	16.3	19.6	19.4	60.3	$14,946	$444	$14,503
Oakland Middle School	Public	6-8	3405 Oakland Pl	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3220	550	48	11.4	66.0%	191 (34.7%)	154 (28.0%)	98 (17.8%)	19 (3.5%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.7%)	81 (14.7%)	21.4	365^th of 451 public middle schools	19.1%		17.1	396^th of 459 public middle schools	13.7%	31	28.5	20.2	5.8	18.2	25.2	23.4	24.4	72.0	$16,055	$529	$15,526
Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	713 Rogers St	Columbia	65201	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3210	621	49	12.7	34.1%	377 (60.7%)	129 (20.8%)	29 (4.7%)	21 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	65 (10.5%)	78	76^th of 451 public middle schools	83.1%		69.7	108^th of 459 public middle schools	76.5%	32	45.0	44.7	29.8	50.8	51.1	52.3	57.0	92.9	$15,633	$734	$14,899
West Middle School	Public	6-8	401 Clinkscales Rd	Columbia	65203	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3230	525	49	10.6	61.0%	243 (46.3%)	139 (26.5%)	40 (7.6%)	17 (3.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	83 (15.8%)	26.7	338^th of 451 public middle schools	25.1%		26.2	350^th of 459 public middle schools	23.7%	12	31.1	19.1	11.3	17.5	29.1	30.7	22.9		$14,943	$406	$14,537

Frequently Asked Questions about Sturgeon Middle

Is Sturgeon Middle a good school?

Sturgeon Middle ranks 254^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Sturgeon Middle attend?

Students who attend Sturgeon Middle usually go on to attend Sturgeon High

How many students attend Sturgeon Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 98 students attended Sturgeon Middle.

What district is Sturgeon Middle in?

Sturgeon R-V

What is the racial makeup of Sturgeon Middle?

Students at Sturgeon Middle are 92% White, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American, 1% Hispanic.

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