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#1239 of 2,221 schools in MO
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
Middle School · Fort Zumwalt School District · St. Peters, MO
A Fort Zumwalt School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
300 KNAUST RD, St. Peters, MO 63376
- Math 58% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 56% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 57% across the 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 41 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Ft. Zumwalt South Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,267/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Peters), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$94,921
Median home value
$255,500
Median rent
$1,319/mo
College educated
39.1%
Homeownership
82.6%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63376; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BoonslickEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 21 | Compare → |
| Ft. Zumwalt North MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 1,004 | Compare → |
| Ft. Zuwmalt West MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 1,145 | Compare → |
| Saeger MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 737 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Fort Zumwalt School District
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #22 of 25
- District spending per student
- $13,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is listed in FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is a public middle school in St. Peters, MO, part of Fort Zumwalt School District, serving approximately 863 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,239 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ft. Zumwalt South Middle
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt South Middle serve?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has an enrollment of approximately 863 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is 13.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ft. Zumwalt South Middle rank in MO?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle ranks #1,239 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ft. Zumwalt South Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 62% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Ft. Zumwalt South Middle a charter school?
No, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ft. Zumwalt South Middle a Title I school?
No, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ft. Zumwalt South Middle?
18.9% of students at Ft. Zumwalt South Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 863
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Charles County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.1%
- Phone
- (636) 281-0776
- Area population (ZIP 63376)
- 74,876
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 41
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63376; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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