- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · St Ann, MO
Hoech Middle
Federal NCES profile for Hoech Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292664001567
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hoech Middle earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in St Ann · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 99.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hoech Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hoech Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Ann, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+353 students YoY
Hoech Middle grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+118.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+353 students YoY 292664001567 · St Ann, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 12.8:1 · 99.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students)
Hoech Middle grew from 299 students in 2022-23 to 652 in 2023-24 (+118.1%). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 52.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Hoech Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ritenour Sr. H
Ritenour Sr. High
2,041 students
- Ritenour Middl 737
Ritenour Middle
737 students
- This school 664
Hoech Middle
664 students
- Marvin Elem. 561
Marvin Elem.
561 students
- Wyland Elem. 545
Wyland Elem.
545 students
- Marion Elem. 496
Marion Elem.
496 students
What this shows Hoech Middle reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hoech Middle compares
Hoech 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 | 12.8:1 | ▼ 0% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.0% | ▲ 115% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 115% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 52% in Missouri - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
46.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,525
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
60
in-school suspensions + 133 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 45.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.8%
White 15.8%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Hoech Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Ritenour reports $14,525 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hoech Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ritenour Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ritenour Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marvin Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wyland Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hoech Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 737
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 496
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
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 (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hoech Middle
How many students attend Hoech Middle?
Hoech Middle has 664 students enrolled. It is a middle school in St Ann, MO. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 652 (2023-24), up 353.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hoech Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Hoech Middle is 12.8:1, which is 0% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hoech Middle?
99.0% of students at Hoech Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hoech Middle?
The largest demographic group at Hoech Middle is African American at 45.5% of enrollment, in St Ann, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hoech Middle?
Hoech Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Hoech Middle rank among public schools in St Ann?
By Resource Investment Index, Hoech Middle ranks #4 of 4 public schools in St Ann, 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 Ritenour?
Besides Hoech Middle, Ritenour also operates Ritenour Sr. High (2,041 students), Ritenour Middle (737 students), and Marvin Elem. (561 students). See the Ritenour district page for the complete list.