Serving 182 students in grades 6-8, Langston Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤1% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 12% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 61%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)≤1%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)12%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
Black
99%
15%
White
n/a
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
St. Louis City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% MO state average).
How many students attend Langston Middle School?
182 students attend Langston Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Langston Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Langston Middle School?
Langston Middle School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Langston Middle School offer ?
Langston Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Langston Middle School part of?
Langston Middle School is part of St. Louis City School District.
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