Serving 347 students in grades 6, Steger Sixth Grade Center ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 66% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 was higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 20% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
347 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)66%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
9%
15%
White
80%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Steger Sixth Grade Center?
347 students attend Steger Sixth Grade Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Steger Sixth Grade Center students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Steger Sixth Grade Center?
Steger Sixth Grade Center has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Steger Sixth Grade Center offer ?
Steger Sixth Grade Center offers enrollment in grades 6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Steger Sixth Grade Center part of?
Steger Sixth Grade Center is part of Webster Groves School District.
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