Summary:
In zip code 48880, there is just one middle school option for families: TS Nurnberger Middle School, part of the St. Louis Public Schools district, serving grades 6 through 8 with an enrollment of 217 students.
TS Nurnberger Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently scoring below state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For the 2025-2026 school year, only 19% of 6th graders and 23% of 7th graders were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to roughly 38% statewide. Math proficiency was even lower, with just 13.9% of 6th graders and 18% of 7th graders meeting state standards. The school's state ranking dropped sharply from the 40th percentile in 2024-2025 to the 27th percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 1-star rating. The most dramatic declines occurred in 8th-grade Science (falling from 44.9% to 24.1% proficiency) and Social Studies (dropping from 43.5% to 29.6%).
Despite these struggles, there are notable points for parents to consider. The school spends a substantial $16,547 per student, well above typical levels, and maintains a favorable student-teacher ratio of 14.4. Approximately 72% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating a high-need population. One relative bright spot is 8th-grade PSAT English Language Arts, where 57.4% of students scored proficient, a much smaller gap from the state average than in other areas. However, chronic absenteeism is a major concern, with 31% of students missing significant school days—higher than both district and state averages. This attendance issue likely contributes to the academic difficulties, and while the school is investing heavily in its students, the results have not yet caught up to the financial commitment.
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