Very Good
#682 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 31% in state
Truman Middle School
Middle School · Lindbergh Schools · St. Louis, MO
A Lindbergh Schools middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
12225 EDDIE AND PARK ROAD, St. Louis, MO 63127
- Math 66% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 53% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Truman Middle School score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 17 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Truman 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 41Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat 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
$124,583
Median home value
$594,100
College educated
61.9%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
2.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63127; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nipher MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 1.8 mi | 651 | Compare → |
| Providence Classical Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.6private | PK–12 | 2.4 mi | 103 | Compare → |
| Robert H. Sperreng MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 962 | Compare → |
| Hixson MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 967 | 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.
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.
Lindbergh Schools
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,046NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Truman Middle School is listed in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Truman Middle School
Truman Middle School is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Lindbergh Schools, serving approximately 754 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #682 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Truman Middle School
What grades does Truman Middle School serve?
Truman Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Truman Middle School?
Truman Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 754 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Truman Middle School 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 Truman Middle School rank in MO?
Truman Middle School ranks #682 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Truman Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Truman Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Truman Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Truman Middle School has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Truman Middle School a charter school?
No, Truman Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Truman Middle School a Title I school?
No, Truman Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Truman Middle School?
11.7% of students at Truman 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
- 754
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.7%
- Phone
- (314) 729-2470
- Area population (ZIP 63127)
- 5,161
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 53.6
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 63127; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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