- Enrollment
- 1,994
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Florissant, MO
North Middle
Federal NCES profile for North Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291383003004
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 5
- middle schools in Florissant · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
North Middle has class sizes larger than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, MO.
School address
NCES ID 291383003004 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
North Middle held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 291383003004 · Florissant, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
702 enr · 16:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazelwood West High (1,994 students)
North Middle held near 689 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 44.8 → 46.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
North Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazelwood West
Hazelwood West High
1,994 students
- Hazelwood Cent
Hazelwood Central High
1,718 students
- Hazelwood East
Hazelwood East High
1,310 students
- Northwest Midd 770
Northwest Middle
770 students
- West Middle 724
West Middle
724 students
- This school 702
North Middle
702 students
What this shows North Middle reports 702 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Middle compares
North 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 25% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 4% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
702
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
16:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 87% in Missouri - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$13,977
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
185
in-school suspensions + 134 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 26.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 45.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 83.2%
White 6.4%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, North Middle is about as mixed as the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hazelwood reports $13,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazelwood East High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,718
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,310
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~702 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Middle
How many students attend North Middle?
North Middle has 702 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Florissant, MO. CCD year-over-year: 674 (2022-23) → 689 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at North Middle is 16:1, which is 25% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Middle?
48.1% of students at North Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Middle?
The largest demographic group at North Middle is African American at 83.2% of enrollment, in Florissant, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Middle?
North Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 North Middle rank among middle schools in Florissant?
By Resource Investment Index, North Middle ranks #1 of 5 middle schools in Florissant, 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 Florissant on the city page.
What other schools are in Hazelwood?
Besides North Middle, Hazelwood also operates Hazelwood West High (1,994 students), Hazelwood Central High (1,718 students), and Hazelwood East High (1,310 students). See the Hazelwood district page for the complete list.