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#2087 of 2,221 schools in MO
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Middle School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Ferguson, MO
A Ferguson-florissant R-ii middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
685 JANUARY, Ferguson, MO 63135
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr 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 24Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,222/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ferguson), 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
$55,179
Median home value
$95,500
Median rent
$1,115/mo
College educated
24%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
20.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63135; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Steam Academy Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Westview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 3.0 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 3.1 mi | 159 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ferguson-florissant R-ii
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #20 of 23
- District spending per student
- $15,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is a public middle school in Ferguson, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 264 students in grades 6th-6th with a 11.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,087 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr
What grades does Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr serve?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has an enrollment of approximately 264 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is 11.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr rank in MO?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr ranks #2,087 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr's MySchoolScout rating?
Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr a charter school?
No, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr a Title I school?
No, Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr?
98.9% of students at Johnson Wabash 6th Grade Ctr 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 264
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 48.1%
- Phone
- (314) 524-0280
- Area population (ZIP 63135)
- 19,446
- Area average commute
- 24.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63135; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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