- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Springfield, MO
Hickory Hills Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hickory Hills Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292886001798
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hickory Hills Middle earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 9
- middle schools in Springfield · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 37.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Hickory Hills Middle has class sizes larger than 89% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Hills Middle ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Springfield, MO.
School address
District: Springfield R-Xii · Missouri
NCES ID 292886001798 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Hickory Hills Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 292886001798 · Springfield, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
456 enr · 16.3:1 · 37.2% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Kickapoo High (1,923 students)
Hickory Hills Middle held near 427 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 28.7 → 28.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hickory Hills Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kickapoo High
Kickapoo High
1,923 students
- Central High
Central High
1,428 students
- Glendale High
Glendale High
1,357 students
- Parkview High
Parkview High
1,182 students
- Hillcrest High
Hillcrest High
1,065 students
- This school 456
Hickory Hills Middle
456 students
What this shows Hickory Hills Middle reports 456 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hickory Hills Middle compares
Hickory Hills Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 27% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 37.2% | ▼ 19% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 456 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
456
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
37.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 89% in Missouri - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$14,461
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 228 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
68
in-school suspensions + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.0%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 5.9%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 77.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.3, Hickory Hills Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Springfield R-Xii reports $14,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hickory Hills Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kickapoo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Glendale High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkview High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hickory Hills Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,428
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,357
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 (~456 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hickory Hills Middle
How many students attend Hickory Hills Middle?
Hickory Hills Middle has 456 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Springfield, MO. CCD year-over-year: 414 (2022-23) → 427 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hills Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hickory Hills Middle is 16.3:1, which is 27% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hickory Hills Middle?
37.2% of students at Hickory Hills Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hickory Hills Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hickory Hills Middle is White at 77.0% of enrollment, in Springfield, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hickory Hills Middle?
Hickory Hills Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hickory Hills Middle rank among middle schools in Springfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Hickory Hills Middle ranks #4 of 9 middle schools in Springfield, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Springfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Springfield R-Xii?
Besides Hickory Hills Middle, Springfield R-Xii also operates Kickapoo High (1,923 students), Central High (1,428 students), and Glendale High (1,357 students). See the Springfield R-Xii district page for the complete list.