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#1001 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 45% in state
Steam Academy Middle School
Middle School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Hazelwood, MO
A Ferguson-florissant R-ii middle school where students score 47 points above what's typical for similar communities.
8855 DUNN ROAD, Hazelwood, MO 63042
- Math 79% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 66% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Steam Academy Middle School score 73% 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 9 points since 2021, reaching 73% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 13 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
98.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Steam Academy Middle School 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 39Car-Dependent
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,039/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hazelwood), 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
$49,384
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$939/mo
College educated
23.2%
Homeownership
53%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63042; 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 | 1.0 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Ferguson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 7–8 | 2.2 mi | 621 | Compare → |
| Johnson Wabash 6th Grade CtrEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | 6 | 2.2 mi | 264 | Compare → |
| Northwest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 1.6 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 755 | 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
- #2 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 Middle School is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Steam Academy Middle School
Steam Academy Middle School is a public middle school in Hazelwood, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 253 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Steam Academy Middle School
What grades does Steam Academy Middle School serve?
Steam Academy Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Steam Academy Middle School?
Steam Academy Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Steam Academy Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Steam Academy Middle School rank in MO?
Steam Academy Middle School ranks #1,001 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Steam Academy Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Steam Academy Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Steam Academy Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).
Is Steam Academy Middle School a charter school?
No, Steam Academy Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Steam Academy Middle School a Title I school?
No, Steam Academy Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Steam Academy Middle School?
98.8% of students at Steam Academy Middle School 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
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (314) 824-2422
- Area population (ZIP 63042)
- 17,953
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 63042; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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