School overview
At a glance
Reported students
486
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
37.11
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.1:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
07–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
56th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
398
TRUMAN MIDDLE: 486 reported students.
State peer staffing position
55th percentile
13.1:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about TRUMAN MIDDLE
TRUMAN MIDDLE is a public middle school serving grades 07–08 in ST JOSEPH. It is one of 25 current school records connected to ST. JOSEPH. NCES reports 486 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 56th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.1:1, close to 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 White (65.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (12.6%). English learners represent 3.8% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.9%. 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 TRUMAN MIDDLE
- 1How do the reported 13.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.11 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
- 3.8%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White65.8%
- Hispanic12.6%
- Black6.8%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial11.5%
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 ST. JOSEPH
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
BODE MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 07–08
488 reported students
ROBIDOUX MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 06–08
405 reported students
SPRING GARDEN MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 06–08
404 reported students
OAK GROVE ELEM
Elementary · Grades PK–06
502 reported students
PARKWAY ELEM.
Elementary · Grades KG–06
438 reported students
LINDBERGH ELEM.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
431 reported students