Serving 297 students in grades 6-8, Long Middle Community Ed. Center 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 is 4% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 297 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Long Middle Community Ed. Center ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Long Middle Community Ed. Center's student population of 297 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
297 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Long Middle Community Ed. Center ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Long Middle Community Ed. Center is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2063 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
16%
8%
Black
68%
15%
White
10%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Long Middle Community Ed. Center's ranking?
Long Middle Community Ed. Center is ranked #2063 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Long Middle Community Ed. Center?
297 students attend Long Middle Community Ed. Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Long Middle Community Ed. Center students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Long Middle Community Ed. Center?
Long Middle Community Ed. Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Long Middle Community Ed. Center offer ?
Long Middle Community Ed. Center offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Long Middle Community Ed. Center part of?
Long Middle Community Ed. Center is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Long Middle Community Ed. Center located?
Long Middle Community Ed. Center is located in the Bevo neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Bevo.
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