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ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE

12111 TESSON FERRY RD, ST LOUIS, MO 63128LINDBERGH SCHOOLS →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
953
Students
Total enrolled
$18,467
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 29% vs nat'l
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
51/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
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Large public school
Serves 953 students in grades 06–08 in ST LOUIS, Missouri.
29% above average funding
District spends $18,467 per pupil, 29% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 51th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE is a large middle in ST LOUIS, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 953 students. The district invests $18,467 per student — 29% above the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 14% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE

953
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
14%
Free Lunch
61
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution494 male · 459 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility14%
National avg 52% · 135 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian5%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black2%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291869001024

Academic Outcomes at ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
51
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 51th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 82th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63128

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,467Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,467
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$8,125
Student Support$3,509
Administration$2,216
Operations$2,770
Other$1,847
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,467 spent per student, an estimated $8,181 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
85%
State government
10.3%
Local (property tax)
84.6%
Federal programs
5.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,467/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 14% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLCONCORD ELEM. SCHOOLLONG ELEM.SAPPINGTON ELEM.
+2 more
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Middle
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
↓
High School
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictLINDBERGH SCHOOLS →
Phone: (314)729-2420
NCES ID: 291869001024
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST LOUIS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in LINDBERGH SCHOOLS
High
LINDBERGH SR. HIGH
2,235 students · 09–12
● 50 opp12% FRL
Mid
TRUMAN MIDDLE SCHOOL
736 students · 06–08
● 52 opp15% FRL
Elem
DRESSEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
675 students · KG–05
● 47 opp18% FRL
Elem
CONCORD ELEM. SCHOOL
552 students · KG–05
● 51 opp10% FRL
Elem
LONG ELEM.
545 students · KG–05
● 50 opp7% FRL
Elem
SAPPINGTON ELEM.
504 students · KG–05
● 50 opp14% FRL
Elem
KENNERLY ELEM.
489 students · KG–05
● 51 opp8% FRL
Elem
CRESTWOOD ELEM.
450 students · KG–05
● 50 opp14% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
12111 TESSON FERRY RD, ST LOUIS, MO 63128
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.