School overview
At a glance
Reported students
582
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
68th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
315.5
FERGUSON MIDDLE: 582 reported students.
State peer staffing position
96th percentile
16.2:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about FERGUSON MIDDLE
FERGUSON MIDDLE is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in FERGUSON. It is one of 22 current school records connected to FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II. NCES reports 582 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 68th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (86.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.2%). English learners represent 1.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 22.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking FERGUSON MIDDLE
- 1How do the reported 16.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 22.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.1%
- Hispanic7.2%
- Black86.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial3.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
CROSS KEYS MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 07–08
608 reported students
JOHNSON WABASH 6TH GRADE CTR
Middle · Grades 06–06
278 reported students
WEDGWOOD 6TH GRADE CENTER
Middle · Grades 06–06
268 reported students
STEAM ACADEMY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Middle · Grades 06–08
245 reported students
STEAM ACADEMY AT MSB HIGH SCHO
High · Grades 09–12
434 reported students
PARKER ROAD ELEMENTARY
Elementary · Grades PK–02
401 reported students