- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Hermitage, MO
Hermitage Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hermitage Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291431001964
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 87
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hermitage Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Hermitage · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 34.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hermitage Middle has class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hermitage Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermitage, MO.
School address
District: Hermitage R-Iv · Missouri
NCES ID 291431001964 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Hermitage Middle grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%).
Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+7 students YoY 291431001964 · Hermitage, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
63 enr · 21:1 · 34.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermitage Elem. (138 students)
Hermitage Middle grew from 50 students in 2022-23 to 57 in 2023-24 (+14.0%). Teacher FTE added 3.8 → 4.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hermitage Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermitage Elem
Hermitage Elem.
138 students
- Hermitage High
Hermitage High
88 students
- This school
Hermitage Middle
63 students
What this shows Hermitage Middle reports 63 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hermitage Middle compares
Hermitage Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21:1 | ▲ 64% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.0% | ▼ 26% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 63 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
63
Bigger than 7% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21:1
students per teacher
- 64% above state mean
Top 98% in Missouri - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
15.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,621
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 63 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 28.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 18 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 96.8%
African American 1.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.6%
Largest group: White at 96.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.2, Hermitage Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Hermitage R-Iv reports $15,621 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hermitage Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermitage Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hermitage High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hermitage Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hermitage Middle
How many students attend Hermitage Middle?
Hermitage Middle has 63 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Hermitage, MO. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 57 (2023-24), up 7.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hermitage Middle is 21:1, which is 64% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 34% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hermitage Middle?
34.0% of students at Hermitage Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hermitage Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hermitage Middle is White at 96.8% of enrollment, in Hermitage, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hermitage Middle?
Hermitage Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hermitage Middle rank among public schools in Hermitage?
By Resource Investment Index, Hermitage Middle ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Hermitage, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Hermitage R-Iv?
Besides Hermitage Middle, Hermitage R-Iv also operates Hermitage Elem. (138 students) and Hermitage High (88 students). See the Hermitage R-Iv district page for the complete list.