- Enrollment
- 2,041
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Nixa, MO
Nixa Junior High
Federal NCES profile for Nixa Junior High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292253000425
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nixa Junior High earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Missouri.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Nixa · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nixa Junior High has class sizes larger than 83% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nixa Junior High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Nixa, MO.
School address
District: Nixa Public Schools · Missouri
NCES ID 292253000425 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Nixa Junior High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 292253000425 · Nixa, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
1,033 enr · 15.4:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Nixa High (2,041 students)
Nixa Junior High held near 1,073 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE held 67.0 → 67.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Nixa Junior High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nixa High
Nixa High
2,041 students
- This school
Nixa Junior High
1,033 students
- High Pointe El 619
High Pointe Elem.
619 students
- Century Elem. 592
Century Elem.
592 students
- Summit Interme 507
Summit Intermediate School
507 students
- John Thomas Sc 493
John Thomas School of Discover
493 students
What this shows Nixa Junior High reports 1,033 students on the CCD universe file.
How Nixa Junior High compares
Nixa Junior High 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 | 15.4:1 | ▲ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 57% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,033 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.4:1
Leaner classes than 43% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,033
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% 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
15.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 83% in Missouri - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.5%
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
$10,378
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
Counselors2.6 FTE
Per 397 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
105
in-school suspensions + 41 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 83.8%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 5.5%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 83.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 28.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 28.9, Nixa Junior High is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Nixa Public Schools reports $10,378 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nixa Junior High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nixa High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| High Pointe Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Century Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summit Intermediate School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| John Thomas School of Discover | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nixa Junior High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 619
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 507
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 493
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~1,033 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nixa Junior High
How many students attend Nixa Junior High?
Nixa Junior High has 1,033 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Nixa, MO. CCD year-over-year: 1,067 (2022-23) → 1,073 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nixa Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at Nixa Junior High is 15.4:1, which is 20% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nixa Junior High?
19.7% of students at Nixa Junior High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nixa Junior High?
The largest demographic group at Nixa Junior High is White at 83.8% of enrollment, in Nixa, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nixa Junior High?
Nixa Junior High has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (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 Nixa Junior High rank among public schools in Nixa?
By Resource Investment Index, Nixa Junior High ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Nixa, 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 Nixa on the city page.
What other schools are in Nixa Public Schools?
Besides Nixa Junior High, Nixa Public Schools also operates Nixa High (2,041 students), High Pointe Elem. (619 students), and Century Elem. (592 students). See the Nixa Public Schools district page for the complete list.