Enrollment
98
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Patton, MO
Meadow Heights Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Meadow Heights Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292364003339
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 80
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meadow Heights Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Patton · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 47.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Meadow Heights Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Heights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Patton, MO.
School address
District: Meadow Heights R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 292364003339 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
47.2%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
+2% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Meadow Heights Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Meadow Heights Middle School
Meadow Heights Middle School is a small middle school in Patton, Missouri, enrolling 98 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 47.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 98 puts it in the smaller third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 125 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #65.
Its student body is predominantly White (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 98 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
16.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Meadow Heights R-Ii spends $9,174 per pupil, 29% below the Missouri average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 24.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Meadow Heights R-Ii also operates Meadow Heights Elem. (233 students) and Meadow Heights High (158 students) alongside Meadow Heights Middle School.
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 Meadow Heights Middle School compares
Meadow Heights Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.2% | ▲ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 98 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
98
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
47.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Missouri - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
16.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,174
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
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 98 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.
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 100.0%
Largest group: White at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Meadow Heights Middle School is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Meadow Heights R-Ii, which includes Meadow Heights Middle School.
$9,174
Per student
-29%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.1%
State 36.6%
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 Meadow Heights Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadow Heights Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meadow Heights High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meadow Heights Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~98 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Meadow Heights Middle School
How many students attend Meadow Heights Middle School?
Meadow Heights Middle School has 98 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Patton, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Meadow Heights Middle School is 14:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Meadow Heights Middle School?
47.2% of students at Meadow Heights Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meadow Heights Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Meadow Heights Middle School is White at 100.0% of enrollment, in Patton, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meadow Heights Middle School?
Meadow Heights Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Meadow Heights Middle School rank among public schools in Patton?
By Resource Investment Index, Meadow Heights Middle School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Patton, 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 Patton on the city page.
Is Meadow Heights Middle School a good school?
Meadow Heights Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Missouri schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most 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 Meadow Heights R-Ii?
Besides Meadow Heights Middle School, Meadow Heights R-Ii also operates Meadow Heights Elem. (233 students) and Meadow Heights High (158 students). See the Meadow Heights R-Ii district page for the complete list.
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