D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Truman Middle

📚 07 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 3227 OLIVE, St Joseph, MO 64507
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 22% · Math 18% proficient · 11th percentile in Missouri
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Missouri schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
478
Students
enrolled
13.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%11/100reading 9th percentile, math 12th percentile among Missouri middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 32% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Missouri schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −33 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Missouri. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency22% (−25 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency18% (−22 pts vs. state avg 40%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Missouri state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White24%22%reading -27 pts, math -24 pts3rd percentile (list)
Black15%5%reading -6 pts, math -11 pts18th percentile (list)
Hispanic15%5%reading -20 pts, math -25 pts2nd percentile (list)
Multiracial15%5%reading -31 pts, math -34 pts0th percentile (list)
Low-income22%18%reading -10 pts, math -8 pts15th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 3227 OLIVE
City St Joseph
ZIP Code 64507
District 2927060
NCES School ID 292706001674
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 64507

Understanding the community around Truman Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $63,133
Per Capita Income $29,831
Poverty Rate 8.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.5%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $126,200
Median Rent $878
Owner-Occupied 66.2%
Renter-Occupied 33.8%
View full data for ZIP 64507 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Truman Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.9%
Female 43.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.4%
Hispanic/Latino 11.3%
Two or More Races 10.7%
Black 6.9%
Pacific Islander 2.9%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 478
Teachers (FTE) 36.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 13.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Truman Middle?
Truman Middle has 478 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.1:1.
What grades does Truman Middle serve?
Truman Middle serves grades 07 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Truman Middle receive per student?
Truman Middle receives $13,485 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Truman Middle in 64507 ▼
Avg Home Value
$171,448
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,250
1-Year Change
+9.8%
% Renters
33.8%

Other Schools in 64507

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026