Serving 482 students in grades 7-8, Truman 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 is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Truman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Truman Middle School is 0.52, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Truman Middle School is ranked #1782 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Truman Middle School?
482 students attend Truman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Truman Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Truman Middle School?
Truman Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Truman Middle School offer ?
Truman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Truman Middle School part of?
I have found that this school is exceptional in the teaching of children. All the teachers have been extremely helpful when it came to homework. Such caring people who really want your child to succeed. This school was wonderful when I attended and still is for my child.
- Posted by Parent - Debbie DeSpain
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