How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Spring Garden Middle | Truman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | St Joseph, MO | St Joseph, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 404 | 486 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.1:1 | 13.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Spring Garden Middle | Truman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,067 | $12,067 |
| District | St. Joseph School District | St. Joseph School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Spring Garden Middle | Truman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 70.5% | 65.8% |
| African American | 4.5% | 6.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.9% | 12.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.5% | 2.1% |
| Multiracial | 9.4% | 11.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Spring Garden Middle | Truman Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 499:1 | 450:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 27.8% | 32.0% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 169 | 100 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.