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#2155 of 2,221 schools in MO
R. G. Central Middle
Middle School · Riverview Gardens · St. Louis, MO
A Riverview Gardens middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
9800 PATRICIA BARKALOW DR, St. Louis, MO 63137
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% vs MO 41% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at R. G. Central Middle score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 10 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where R. G. Central 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$45,597
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63137; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Rose Johnson Jennings Jr. HighEnrollment path unverified | 3.1 | 6–8 | 1.7 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| East MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 8 | 2.1 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Kenneth C. Hanrahan Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.7 | 4–6 | 2.2 mi | 159 | 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.
Riverview Gardens
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #11 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
R. G. Central Middle is listed in RIVERVIEW GARDENS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About R. G. Central Middle
R. G. Central Middle is a public middle school in St.
Louis, MO, part of Riverview Gardens, serving approximately 612 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,155 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about R. G. Central Middle
What grades does R. G. Central Middle serve?
R. G. Central Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend R. G. Central Middle?
R. G. Central Middle has an enrollment of approximately 612 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at R. G. Central Middle is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does R. G. Central Middle rank in MO?
R. G. Central Middle ranks #2,155 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is R. G. Central Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
R. G. Central Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 R. G. Central Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, R. G. Central Middle has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is R. G. Central Middle a charter school?
No, R. G. Central Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is R. G. Central Middle a Title I school?
No, R. G. Central Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for R. G. Central Middle?
100.0% of students at R. G. Central 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
- 612
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 65.5%
- Phone
- (314) 867-2603
- Area population (ZIP 63137)
- 19,690
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 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 · 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)
- 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 63137; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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