Ritenour Middle

Summary:

Ritenour Middle School is a public middle school in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 467 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Ritenour School District, which is ranked 326 out of 386 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ritenour Middle consistently performs below the state average on standardized tests, with proficiency rates ranging from 17.6% to 26.4% in Mathematics and 13.3% to 21.7% in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 30.6% to 44.4% and 37.6% to 42.1%, respectively. The school also has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 37.9% to 42.5%, significantly higher than the state average. While the school performs relatively better for African American and Hispanic students compared to other Missouri middle schools, it struggles with White, Multi-racial, English Language Learner, Special Education, and Gifted and Talented students, ranking in the bottom quartile or even bottom decile of Missouri middle schools for these subgroups.

Ritenour Middle's performance is generally lower than the nearby Wydown Middle in the Clayton district, as well as other schools in the Ferguson-Florissant and Pattonville districts. Despite the high percentage of low-income students and a relatively high per-student spending, the school has not been able to translate these resources into improved student outcomes, suggesting a need for a more targeted and comprehensive approach to address the unique challenges facing the school's diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 2500 Marshall Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63114-5012


(314) 493-6250

District: Ritenour

SchoolDigger Rank:
390th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,044 Help


Students who attend Ritenour Middle usually attend:

High:    Ritenour Senior High

Feeder schools for Ritenour Middle:

Elementary:    Marvin Elementary
    Wyland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.7 Help
Number of students:  758

Racial breakdown:

African American:
43.4%
Hispanic:
28.9%
White:
17.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ritenour Middle ranks worse than 86.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.84. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Ritenour Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (43.4%), Hispanic (28.9%), White (17.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ritenour Middle is 15.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ritenour Middle is $12,044.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ritenour Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour Middle 390th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Ritenour Middle in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Ritenour 326th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Ritenour Middle

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Rank History for all students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 28.86 530th 619 14.4%
2007 29.98 521st 624 16.5%
2008 25.01 558th 624 10.6%
2009 25.25 524th 601 12.8%
2010 23.36 557th 614 9.3%
2011 19.31 569th 625 9.0%
2012 19.76 570th 623 8.5%
2013 17.90 593rd 649 8.6%
2014 19.93 568th 633 10.3%
2015 17.16 535th 585 8.5%
2016 19.52 380th 435 12.6%
2017 18.26 507th 568 10.7%
2018 24.61 455th 552 17.6%
2019 20.29 504th 587 14.1%
2021 19.49 377th 454 17.0%
2022 26.27 355th 459 22.7%
2023 20.48 380th 459 17.2%
2024 17.84 390th 451 13.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.82 53rd 79 32.9%
2019 36.94 58th 98 40.8%
2022 34.72 25th 45 44.4%
2023 30.38 28th 44 36.4%
2024 22.34 45th 51 11.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 59.79 20th 68 70.6%
2023 28.77 53rd 68 22.1%
2024 33.79 53rd 72 26.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.72 156th 192 18.8%
2024 24.96 163rd 194 16.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.58 234th 422 44.5%
2019 38.35 314th 482 34.9%
2021 41.44 233rd 371 37.2%
2022 53.92 159th 365 56.4%
2023 38.44 250th 382 34.6%
2024 32.62 288th 378 23.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 38.96 121st 204 40.7%
2021 21.45 175th 195 10.3%
2022 19.99 168th 187 10.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.32 81st 104 22.1%
2019 27.92 107th 121 11.6%
2021 31.83 33rd 44 25.0%
2022 11.81 43rd 44 2.3%
2023 10.97 45th 48 6.3%
2024 35.39 38th 45 15.6%
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Rank History for African American students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.45 84th 129 34.9%
2019 39.76 91st 149 38.9%
2021 45.90 68th 135 49.6%
2022 52.39 61st 148 58.8%
2023 52.85 63rd 153 58.8%
2024 44.59 72nd 144 50.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 29.76 70th 96 27.1%
2019 29.25 95th 130 26.9%
2021 36.37 46th 67 31.3%
2022 54.80 25th 78 67.9%
2023 30.13 58th 74 21.6%
2024 27.87 58th 74 21.6%
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Rank History for White students at Ritenour Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.67 272nd 479 43.2%
2019 34.50 358th 527 32.1%
2021 25.83 303rd 376 19.4%
2022 30.13 282nd 381 26.0%
2023 26.51 300th 385 22.1%
2024 26.84 295th 379 22.2%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Ritenour Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 654 654
1992 553 209 18 3 0 n/a n/a 0 783
1993 571 221 19 4 1 n/a n/a 0 816
1994 589 208 24 2 1 n/a n/a 0 824
1995 561 227 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1996 561 227 15 6 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1997 566 207 10 8 0 n/a n/a 0 791
1998 515 167 10 10 0 n/a n/a 0 702
1999 504 190 13 7 0 n/a n/a 0 714
2000 512 192 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 728
2001 506 228 12 12 0 n/a n/a 0 758
2002 488 256 19 19 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2003 488 256 19 19 2 n/a n/a 0 784
2004 455 256 11 27 3 n/a n/a 0 752
2005 402 271 17 29 2 n/a n/a 0 721
2006 381 260 12 54 2 n/a n/a 0 709
2007 364 277 18 61 3 n/a n/a 0 723
2008 338 274 16 74 2 n/a n/a 0 704
2009 312 274 21 74 4 n/a n/a 0 685
2010 300 268 18 92 3 n/a n/a 0 681
2011 288 258 14 90 5 0 7 0 662
2012 276 219 13 91 6 0 5 0 610
2013 252 257 14 86 4 0 12 0 625
2014 227 291 17 105 3 0 23 0 666
2015 217 288 15 102 3 0 37 0 662
2016 195 261 13 121 3 1 56 0 650
2017 194 266 13 98 1 2 49 0 623
2018 190 283 11 115 1 0 47 0 647
2019 195 305 11 131 1 0 47 0 690
2020 202 314 10 185 2 0 50 0 763
2021 173 275 11 207 4 0 49 0 719
2022 166 284 10 211 3 1 60 0 735
2023 101 187 5 132 2 1 39 0 467
2024 135 329 5 219 1 2 67 0 758

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Ritenour Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 654 45.8 14.2 n/a
1992 783 44.8 17.4 30.4
1993 816 44.8 18.2 28.9
1994 824 44.8 18.4 39.7
1995 809 43.5 18.6 37.1
1996 809 43.5 18.6 37.1
1997 791 43.3 18.3 32.2
1998 702 45.3 15.5 37.9
1999 714 44.3 16.1 0.3
2000 728 45.3 16.1 53.2
2001 758 44.1 17.2 43.1
2002 784 45.1 17.4 48.3
2003 784 45.1 17.4 48.3
2004 752 44.1 17.1 55.2
2005 721 44.1 16.3 58.3
2006 709 44.3 16.0 61.6
2007 723 43.2 16.7 66.9
2008 704 44.2 15.9 63.6
2009 685 45.0 15.2 67.3
2010 681 45.0 15.1 75.9
2011 662 41.7 15.8 71.5
2012 610 42.6 14.3 77
2013 625 42.5 14.7 77.8
2014 666 42.5 15.6 81.2
2015 662 45.0 14.7 80.4
2016 650 43.0 15.1 74.8
2017 623 43.7 14.2 74
2018 647 42.5 15.2 100
2019 690 42.5 16.2 99.6
2020 763 47.6 16.0 99.6
2021 719 43.1 16.6 99.6
2022 735 50.2 14.6 99.6
2023 467 50.2 9.2 99.4
2024 758 48.0 15.7 100

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 Ritenour Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 654 45.8 14.2 n/a
1992 783 44.8 17.4 30.4
1993 816 44.8 18.2 28.9
1994 824 44.8 18.4 39.7
1995 809 43.5 18.6 37.1
1996 809 43.5 18.6 37.1
1997 791 43.3 18.3 32.2
1998 702 45.3 15.5 37.9
1999 714 44.3 16.1 0.3
2000 728 45.3 16.1 53.2
2001 758 44.1 17.2 43.1
2002 784 45.1 17.4 48.3
2003 784 45.1 17.4 48.3
2004 752 44.1 17.1 55.2
2005 721 44.1 16.3 58.3
2006 709 44.3 16.0 61.6
2007 723 43.2 16.7 66.9
2008 704 44.2 15.9 63.6
2009 685 45.0 15.2 67.3
2010 681 45.0 15.1 75.9
2011 662 41.7 15.8 71.5
2012 610 42.6 14.3 77
2013 625 42.5 14.7 77.8
2014 666 42.5 15.6 81.2
2015 662 45.0 14.7 80.4
2016 650 43.0 15.1 74.8
2017 623 43.7 14.2 74
2018 647 42.5 15.2 100
2019 690 42.5 16.2 99.6
2020 763 47.6 16.0 99.6
2021 719 43.1 16.6 99.6
2022 735 50.2 14.6 99.6
2023 467 50.2 9.2 99.4
2024 758 48.0 15.7 100

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ritenour Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $116 (1.1%) $10,068 (98.9%) $10,185
2020 $513 (5.4%) $9,037 (94.6%) $9,551
2021 $186 (1.8%) $10,221 (98.2%) $10,408
2022 $698 (5.8%) $11,346 (94.2%) $12,044

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ritenour Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 504th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 380th of 459 Middle schools
 3.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour Middle)26.722.1
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)29.422
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour Middle)28.816.1
 12.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)32.919
 13.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour Middle)26.815.2
 11.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)25.715.2
 10.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour Middle)33.418.8
 14.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)3418.1
 15.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour Middle)13.923.2
 9.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Ritenour)719.4
 12.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Ritenour Middle)29.119
 10.1%
   8th Grade Science (Ritenour)25.616.6
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour Middle)29.231.2
 2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Ritenour)26.629.1
 2.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students690467
 32.3%
African American305187
 38.7%
American Indian12
 100%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic131132
 0.8%
Pacific Islander01
White195101
 48.2%
Two or More Races4739
 17%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.6%99.4%
 0.2%


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Ritenour Middle ranks in the bottom 13.5% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 758 students attended Ritenour Middle.

Students at Ritenour Middle are 43% African American, 29% Hispanic, 18% White, 9% Two or more races.

Students who attend Ritenour Middle usually go on to attend Ritenour Senior High


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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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