Excellent
#99 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 4% in state
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
High School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Ferguson, MO
A Ferguson-florissant R-ii high school where students score 44 points above what's typical for similar communities.
201 BROTHERTON LN, Ferguson, MO 63135
- Math 51% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 88% vs MO 57% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 32 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025, across a 17-year record (2009–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 53% (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
99.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steam Academy at Msb High Scho 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 27Some Transit
- Bike 43Somewhat 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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4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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
- #1 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
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is a public high school in Ferguson, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 428 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #99 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steam Academy at Msb High Scho
What grades does Steam Academy at Msb High Scho serve?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steam Academy at Msb High Scho rank in MO?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho ranks #99 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Steam Academy at Msb High Scho's MySchoolScout rating?
Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Steam Academy at Msb High Scho a charter school?
No, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steam Academy at Msb High Scho a Title I school?
No, Steam Academy at Msb High Scho is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steam Academy at Msb High Scho?
99.3% of students at Steam Academy at Msb High Scho 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (314) 506-9800
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- 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 · 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 / 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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