Serving 167 students in grades 6-8, Fanning Middle Community Ed. ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was ≤5% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 6-9% (which was lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 was lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment was 92% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤5%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)6-9%
46%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)≤10%
37%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
8%
Black
90%
15%
White
8%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 6-9% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Fanning Middle Community Ed.?
167 students attend Fanning Middle Community Ed..
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Fanning Middle Community Ed. students are Black, 8% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Fanning Middle Community Ed.?
Fanning Middle Community Ed. has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Fanning Middle Community Ed. offer ?
Fanning Middle Community Ed. offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Fanning Middle Community Ed. part of?
Fanning Middle Community Ed. is part of St. Louis City School District.
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