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#2090 of 2,221 schools in MO
Senn-thomas Middle
Middle School · Dunklin R-v · Herculaneum, MO
A Dunklin R-v middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
200 SENN THOMAS DR, Herculaneum, MO 63048
- Math 42% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 37% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Senn-thomas Middle score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2021, reaching 40% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Senn-thomas 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,435/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Herculaneum), 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
$89,611
Median home value
$216,300
Median rent
$2,158/mo
College educated
24.2%
Homeownership
87.8%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63048; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Twin City Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.6private | PK–11 | 3.6 mi | 87 | Compare → |
| Festus IntermediateEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 4–6 | 4.1 mi | 800 | Compare → |
| Festus MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 7–8 | 4.3 mi | 511 | 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.
Dunklin R-v
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 3
- District spending per student
- $13,748NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Senn-thomas Middle is listed in DUNKLIN R-V; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Senn-thomas Middle
Senn-thomas Middle is a public middle school in Herculaneum, MO, part of Dunklin R-v, serving approximately 340 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,090 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Senn-thomas Middle
What grades does Senn-thomas Middle serve?
Senn-thomas Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Senn-thomas Middle?
Senn-thomas Middle has an enrollment of approximately 340 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Senn-thomas Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Senn-thomas Middle is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Senn-thomas Middle rank in MO?
Senn-thomas Middle ranks #2,090 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Senn-thomas Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Senn-thomas Middle 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 Senn-thomas Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Senn-thomas Middle has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Senn-thomas Middle a charter school?
No, Senn-thomas Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Senn-thomas Middle a Title I school?
No, Senn-thomas Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Senn-thomas Middle?
50.0% of students at Senn-thomas 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
- 340
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.2%
- Phone
- (636) 479-5200
- Area population (ZIP 63048)
- 4,143
- Area average commute
- 29.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.8
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 63048; 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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