- Enrollment
- 1,253
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Louis, MO
Hixson Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hixson Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 58/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 293153002194
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hixson Middle earns 58/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #1 of 19
- middle schools in St Louis · Resource Index
- 58
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Hixson Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hixson Middle ranks #1 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, MO.
School address
District: Webster Groves · Missouri
NCES ID 293153002194 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Hixson Middle held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 73.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 293153002194 · St Louis, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
982 enr · 13.3:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 58
Nearest enrollment peer: Webster Groves High (1,253 students)
Hixson Middle held near 967 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 73.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hixson Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Webster Groves
Webster Groves High
1,253 students
- This school
Hixson Middle
982 students
- Edgar Road Ele 369
Edgar Road Elem.
369 students
- Bristol Elem. 361
Bristol Elem.
361 students
- Avery Elem. 337
Avery Elem.
337 students
- Dr. Henry Give 306
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem.
306 students
What this shows Hixson Middle reports 982 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hixson Middle compares
Hixson 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 | 13.3:1 | ▲ 4% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 77% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 982 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
982
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 60% in Missouri - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,734
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 246 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
54
in-school suspensions + 32 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.2%
African American 8.8%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 79.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Hixson Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Webster Groves reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hixson Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Webster Groves High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Edgar Road Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bristol Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Avery Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elem. | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hixson Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 361
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 337
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 306
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~982 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hixson Middle
How many students attend Hixson Middle?
Hixson Middle has 982 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Louis, MO. CCD year-over-year: 981 (2022-23) → 967 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hixson Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hixson Middle is 13.3:1, which is 4% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hixson Middle?
10.8% of students at Hixson Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hixson Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hixson Middle is White at 79.2% of enrollment, in St Louis, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hixson Middle?
Hixson Middle 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 Hixson Middle rank among middle schools in St Louis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hixson Middle ranks #1 of 19 middle schools in St Louis, 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 St Louis on the city page.
What other schools are in Webster Groves?
Besides Hixson Middle, Webster Groves also operates Webster Groves High (1,253 students), Edgar Road Elem. (369 students), and Bristol Elem. (361 students). See the Webster Groves district page for the complete list.