NMS @ Lucas Crossing

Summary:

NMS @ Lucas Crossing is a public middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 and part of the Normandy Schools Collaborative district, which is ranked 380 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 0-star rating.

NMS @ Lucas Crossing faces significant challenges, with consistently high chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 50.4% to 57.0% in recent years, well above the state average. The school's academic performance is also extremely low, with only 6.5% of 6th graders, 11.2% of 7th graders, and 5.4% of 8th graders proficient or better in mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.4%, 40.6%, and 30.6%, respectively. The school serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Hoech Middle in the Ritenour district, NMS @ Lucas Crossing is struggling significantly more, with much higher proficiency rates in mathematics and English language arts. The school's performance for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds is particularly concerning, ranking 128 out of 144 Missouri middle schools for African American students and 359 out of 378 for low socioeconomic status students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

7837 Natural Bridge Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63121-4625

(314) 493-0200

District: Normandy Schools Collaborative

SchoolDigger Rank:
434^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 19.7

Number of students: 514

Racial breakdown:

African American:

88.5%

Hispanic:

6.4%

Two or more races:

3.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 99.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details NMS @ Lucas Crossing ranks worse than 96.2% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 6.58. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

NMS @ Lucas Crossing:

SchoolDigger ranks NMS @ Lucas Crossing 434^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See NMS @ Lucas Crossing in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Normandy Schools Collaborative:

SchoolDigger ranks Normandy Schools Collaborative 380^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at NMS @ Lucas Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	6.58	434^th	451	3.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at NMS @ Lucas Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	11.16	359^th	378	5.0%

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Rank History for African American students at NMS @ Lucas Crossing

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	20.96	128^th	144	11.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for NMS @ Lucas Crossing

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2024	7	455	0	33	0	0	19	0	514

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at NMS @ Lucas Crossing

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	514	26.0	19.7	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio NMS @ Lucas Crossing

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	0	n/a	n/a	n/a
2024	514	26.0	19.7	99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)					MAP Science (2024)		MAP English Language Arts (2024)					MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
NMS @ Lucas Crossing	Public	6-8	7837 Natural Bridge Rd	Saint Louis	63121	St. Louis County	Normandy Schools Collaborative	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(314) 493-0200	514	26	19.7	99.4%	7 (1.4%)	455 (88.5%)	33 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.7%)	6.6	434^th of 451 public middle schools	3.8%					(n/a)			6.5	11.2	5.4		3.2			4.3	11.3	16.0
Fairview Intermediate	Public	4-6	7053 Emma	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8070	124	8	14.8	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	119 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (4.0%)								(n/a)	6.3	10.9	13.2			8.2		8.4	16.3	10.6
Ritenour Middle	Public	6-8	2500 Marshall Ave	Saint Louis	63114	St. Louis County	Ritenour	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 493-6250	758	48	15.7	100.0%	135 (17.8%)	329 (43.4%)	219 (28.9%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (8.8%)	17.8	390^th of 451 public middle schools	13.5%		20.5	380^th of 459 public middle schools	17.2%	10			26.4	17.6	21.2		15.1			18.3	13.3	21.7	80.3	$12,044	$698	$11,346
Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elementary	Public	4-6	8430 Lucas Hunt	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8190	159	6	25.1	100.0%	2 (1.3%)	156 (98.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	26.0	19.2				19.2		24.0	19.1	25.1
Rose Johnson Jennings Junior High	Public	6-8	8831 Cozens	Jennings	63136	St. Louis County	Jennings	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 653-8150	345	15	23.6	100.0%	3 (0.9%)	331 (95.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.7%)	14.3	403^rd of 451 public middle schools	10.6%		9.9	427^th of 459 public middle schools	7.0%	24				14.8	19.6		10.9				14.9	19.8
Ferguson Middle	Public	7-8	701 January Ave	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 506-9600	621	35	17.7	99.5%	18 (2.9%)	545 (87.8%)	29 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (4.5%)	7	432^nd of 451 public middle schools	4.2%		7.7	437^th of 459 public middle schools	4.8%	5				2.3	8.5		9.1				7.8	17.1		$10,040	$1,123	$8,917
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Center	Public	6	685 January	Ferguson	63135	St. Louis County	Ferguson-Florissant R-II	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 524-0280	264	24	11.2	98.9%	9 (3.4%)	230 (87.1%)	16 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.0%)								(n/a)			7.4							5.6				$13,506	$1,196	$12,310
Brittany Woods	Public	6-8	8125 Groby Rd	University City	63130	St. Louis County	University City	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 290-4280	550	52	10.6	100.0%	53 (9.6%)	427 (77.6%)	39 (7.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.3%)	19	379^th of 451 public middle schools	16.0%		21.8	374^th of 459 public middle schools	18.5%	5			14.4	7.8	14.7		21.4			20.2	21.0	32.1	93.8	$18,018	$1,709	$16,309
KIPP Triumph Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	955 Arcade Ave	Saint Louis	63112	St. Louis city	KIPP St Louis Public Schools	Yes	No	No	Yes	(314) 454-9167	328	36	9.2	100.0%	1 (0.3%)	323 (98.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	6.9	433^rd of 451 public middle schools	4.0%		14.6	407^th of 459 public middle schools	11.3%	26		5.8	3.6	10.9	2.7	4.4	10.4		7.2	11.7	14.9			$13,042	$5,050	$7,992
Westview Middle School	Public	6-8	2950 Nemnich	Saint Louis	63136	St. Louis County	Riverview Gardens	No	No	No	Yes	(314) 489-9808	537	38	14.3	100.0%	0 (0.0%)	511 (95.2%)	26 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6.3	436^th of 451 public middle schools	3.3%		3.3	457^th of 459 public middle schools	0.4%	21			3.5	0.8	4.0		4.0			12.2	10.0	20.9		$9,472	$2,031	$7,441

Frequently Asked Questions about NMS @ Lucas Crossing

What district is NMS @ Lucas Crossing in?

Normandy Schools Collaborative

How many students attend NMS @ Lucas Crossing?

In the 2023-24 school year, 514 students attended NMS @ Lucas Crossing.

Is NMS @ Lucas Crossing a good school?

NMS @ Lucas Crossing ranks in the bottom 3.8% of Missouri middle schools.

What is the racial makeup of NMS @ Lucas Crossing?

Students at NMS @ Lucas Crossing are 89% African American, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% White.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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