Below Average
#2001 of 2,221 schools in MO
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
Middle School · ST. LOUIS CITY
5028 MORGANFORD RD, St. Louis, MO 63116
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
4.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
297
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
4.1
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,001 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#150 of 193
public schools
In district
#50 of 63
ST. LOUIS CITY
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Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
Middle School in St. Louis · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of ST.
LOUIS CITY. Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. serves approximately 297 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio.
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,001 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Long Middle Community Ed.
Ctr. show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.9
- MO avg 6.1
What Parents Should Know
56% of students at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. — Students at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. score 7% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.9/10.
How Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. Compares
See how Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
5028 MORGANFORD RD, St. Louis, MO 63116
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL (rated 7.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE (rated 4.8/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| OAK HILL ELEM. St. Louis | 0.6 mi | 6.1 |
| Woerner Elem St. Louis | 0.7 mi | 5.4 |
| ST STEPHEN PROTOMARTYR SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| MOMENTUM ACAD TOWER GRVE SOUTH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 5.9 |
| ST MARY'S HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 0.9 mi | 7.2 |
| BUDER ELEM. St. Louis | 1.1 mi | 8.3 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACAD-SOUTH ELE St. Louis | 1.0 mi | 3.3 |
| BETTY WHEELER CLASSICAL JR. AC St. Louis | 1.3 mi | 7.4 |
| ST CECILIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.2 mi | 6.9 |
| MARIAN MIDDLE SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| WOODWARD ELEM. St. Louis | 1.4 mi | 4.9 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY HIGH St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 7.4 |
| GATEWAY SCIENCE ACADEMY MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 4.8 |
| COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MED/BIO St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 9.1 |
| PREMIER CHARTER SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| CENTRAL VISUAL/PERF. ARTS HIGH St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.2 |
| MANN ELEM. St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 5.8 |
| SOUTH CITY COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 5.8 |
| LYON AT BLOW ELEM. St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 4.6 |
| SOUTH CITY St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 4.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63116 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$60,193
Median Home Value
$161,100
Median Rent
$946/mo
Population
42,470
College Educated
37%
Homeownership
56.8%
Avg Commute
23.2 min
Poverty Rate
15.5%
Median Age
36.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| ARCADIA VALLEY MIDDLE Ironton, MO | 4.0 |
| HANCOCK PLACE MIDDLE Lemay, MO | 4.0 |
| LAURA SPEED ELLIOTT MIDDLE Boonville, MO | 4.0 |
| SENECA JUNIOR HIGH Seneca, MO | 4.0 |
| COMPTON-DREW ILC MIDDLE St. Louis, MO | 4.2 |
| HERMANN MIDDLE Hermann, MO | 4.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
What grades does Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. serve?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has an enrollment of approximately 297 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
The student-teacher ratio at Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. rank in MO?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. ranks #2,001 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. a charter school?
No, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. a Title I school?
No, Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.?
100.0% of students at Long Middle Community Ed. 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.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 297
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 55.6%
- Phone
- (314) 481-3440
Resources & Links
District
ST. LOUIS CITY- District Enrollment
- 18,284
- Schools in District
- 68
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,979
- District Rank
- #50 of 63
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