Steam Academy Middle School

Summary:

Steam Academy Middle School is a public middle school located in Hazelwood, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 248 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top 5 middle schools in Missouri, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years, and significantly outperforms the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district and the state of Missouri on academic assessments.

Steam Academy Middle School's academic performance is truly remarkable, with 92% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to just 11.6% for the district and 30% for the state. The school's Algebra I End of Course exam results are also exceptional, with 72.6% of students scoring proficient or better, far surpassing the district's 15.2% and the state's 41.5%. This high level of achievement is particularly impressive given that 98.79% of Steam Academy's students come from low-income backgrounds, indicating the school's ability to effectively support and educate students despite the challenges they may face outside of the classroom.

When compared to nearby schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II district, such as Cross Keys Middle, Wedgwood 6th Grade Center, and Ferguson Middle, Steam Academy Middle School stands out as a clear academic leader, with significantly higher test scores and rankings. This contrast highlights the exceptional nature of Steam Academy's achievements and the potential for the district to learn from the school's successful practices to improve educational outcomes for all students.


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Public 6-8

 8855 Dunn Road
       Hazelwood, MO  63042-2212


(314) 824-2422

District: Ferguson-Florissant R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
5th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,850 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.4 Help
Number of students:  248

Racial breakdown:

African American:
59.7%
White:
25.0%
Two or more races:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Steam Academy Middle School ranks better than 98.9% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.92. (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 Steam Academy Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. Racial makeup is: African American (59.7%), White (25%), two or more races (9.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 98.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School is 13.4, which is the highest among 5 middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District! (See more...)
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Compare Steam Academy Middle School employs 18.5 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steam Academy Middle School is $14,850. 2 middle schools in the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Steam Academy Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Steam Academy Middle School 5th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Steam Academy Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Ferguson-Florissant R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks Ferguson-Florissant R-II 308th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Steam Academy Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 98.63 3rd 454 99.3%
2022 99.36 2nd 459 99.6%
2023 98.92 5th 459 98.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.99 1st 371 99.7%
2022 100.00 1st 365 99.7%
2023 99.99 2nd 382 99.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 31.14 35th 44 20.5%
2022 40.76 34th 44 22.7%
2023 62.11 23rd 48 52.1%
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Rank History for White students at Steam Academy Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.81 2nd 376 99.5%
2022 99.59 2nd 381 99.5%
2023 99.67 3rd 385 99.2%
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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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Open Quote We have incredibly high expectations for teaching and learning that creates an environment of kinetic excellence between teacher colleagues and student collaboration.

Our high level of parent support and wait-list for student admission speak volumes even beyond the MAP test scores (which are excellent) Close Quote



Enrollment information for Steam Academy Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2021 69 141 1 9 0 0 20 0 240
2022 74 143 0 10 0 0 16 0 243
2023 62 148 1 13 1 0 23 0 248

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 Steam Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 240 19.1 12.5 98.8
2022 243 18.4 13.1 98.8
2023 248 18.5 13.4 98.8

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 Steam Academy Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2021 240 19.1 12.5 98.8
2022 243 18.4 13.1 98.8
2023 248 18.5 13.4 98.8

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 Steam Academy Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $270 (2.1%) $12,291 (97.8%) $12,562
2021 $887 (5.0%) $16,896 (95.0%) $17,783
2022 $969 (6.5%) $13,881 (93.5%) $14,850

Data source: Missouri Department of Education


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Students at Steam Academy Middle School are 60% African American, 25% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 248 students attended Steam Academy Middle School.

Yes! Steam Academy Middle School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 5th of 459 Missouri middle schools.


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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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