For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public middle schools serving 1,843 students in Saint Joseph, MO.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO are Bode Middle School, Robidoux Middle School and Spring Garden Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Joseph, MO public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 40% statewide average). Middle schools in Saint Joseph have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Missouri public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Saint Joseph, MO (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bode Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
720 N Noyes Blvd
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 671-4050
Gr: 7-8 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Robidoux Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4212 St Joseph Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Saint Joseph, MO 64505
(816) 671-4350
Gr: 6-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Spring Garden Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5802 S 22nd
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Saint Joseph, MO 64503
(816) 671-4380
Gr: 6-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Truman Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3227 Olive
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 671-4400
Gr: 7-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #55.
Helen M Davis School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2900 Scott St
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 387-2986
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
5910 Mitchell Ave
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Saint Joseph, MO 64507
(816) 390-9801
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
Western Recept/diag Corr Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Gr: 7-12
Rank: n/an/a
Western Region Treatment Centr
Alternative School
3401 Faraon St
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Saint Joseph, MO 64506
(816) 387-2158
Gr: 7-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Saint Joseph, MO include Bode Middle School, Robidoux Middle School and Spring Garden Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph?
10 public middle schools are located in Saint Joseph.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Joseph?
Saint Joseph public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public middle schools average of 32% (majority Black).
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