- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Higbee, MO
Higbee Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Higbee Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291437003357
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Higbee Middle School earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Higbee · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Higbee Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Higbee, MO.
School address
District: Higbee R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291437003357 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Higbee Middle School grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+5 students YoY 291437003357 · Higbee, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
45 enr · 11.3:1 · 22.2% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Higbee High (124 students)
Higbee Middle School grew from 45 students in 2022-23 to 50 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.5 → 4.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Higbee Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Higbee High
Higbee High
124 students
- Higbee Elem.
Higbee Elem.
104 students
- This school 45
Higbee Middle School
45 students
What this shows Higbee Middle School reports 45 students on the CCD universe file.
How Higbee Middle School compares
Higbee Middle School 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 | 11.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.2% | ▼ 52% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 45 | top 94% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
45
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% 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
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 31% in Missouri - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,379
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 45 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Higbee R-Viii reports $13,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Higbee Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Higbee High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Higbee Elem. | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Higbee Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 104
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 62/100
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 (~45 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Higbee Middle School
How many students attend Higbee Middle School?
Higbee Middle School has 45 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Higbee, MO. CCD year-over-year: 45 (2022-23) → 50 (2023-24), up 5.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Higbee Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Higbee Middle School is 11.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Higbee Middle School?
22.2% of students at Higbee Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Higbee Middle School?
Higbee Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 58/100 (higher 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 Higbee Middle School rank among public schools in Higbee?
By Resource Investment Index, Higbee Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Higbee, 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 Higbee R-Viii?
Besides Higbee Middle School, Higbee R-Viii also operates Higbee High (124 students) and Higbee Elem. (104 students). See the Higbee R-Viii district page for the complete list.