Enrollment
63
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+64% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.0%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hermitage Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hermitage Middle
Hermitage Middle is a small middle school in Hermitage, Missouri, enrolling 63 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21:1 is larger than about 98% of Missouri schools and 64% above the 12.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 34.0% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 92% of Missouri schools, with 63 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 93 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (97% of enrollment) (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 63 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
15.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 18 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 63 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 18 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Hermitage R-Iv also operates Hermitage Elem. (138 students) and Hermitage High (88 students) alongside Hermitage Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hermitage Middle compares
Hermitage Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermitage R-Iv, which includes Hermitage Middle.
$14,802
Per student
+14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.0%
State 22.7%
Federal 24.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 88
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Missouri, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~63 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Hermitage on the city page.
Is Hermitage Middle a good school?
Hermitage Middle earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Missouri schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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