- Enrollment
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Maryland Heights, MO
Pattonville Heights Middle
Federal NCES profile for Pattonville Heights Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292370001417
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pattonville Heights Middle earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #2 of 6
- public schools in Maryland Heights · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Pattonville Heights Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Heights Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, MO.
School address
District: Pattonville R-Iii · Missouri
NCES ID 292370001417 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Pattonville Heights Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 54.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 292370001417 · Maryland Heights, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
680 enr · 12.6:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students)
Pattonville Heights Middle held near 704 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 54.7 → 54.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Pattonville Heights Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pattonville Sr
Pattonville Sr. High
1,945 students
- This school 680
Pattonville Heights Middle
680 students
- Robert Drummon 667
Robert Drummond Elem.
667 students
- Holman Middle 639
Holman Middle
639 students
- Willow Brook E 459
Willow Brook Elem.
459 students
- Bridgeway Elem 417
Bridgeway Elem.
417 students
What this shows Pattonville Heights Middle reports 680 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pattonville Heights Middle compares
Pattonville Heights 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 | 12.6:1 | ▼ 2% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 27% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 680 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
680
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Missouri - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,871
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 227 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
66
in-school suspensions + 48 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 35.0%
White 34.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 35.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.9, Pattonville Heights Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pattonville R-Iii reports $15,871 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pattonville Heights Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pattonville Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robert Drummond Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Holman Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Willow Brook Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bridgeway Elem. | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pattonville Heights Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 639
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 459
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 417
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~680 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pattonville Heights Middle
How many students attend Pattonville Heights Middle?
Pattonville Heights Middle has 680 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Maryland Heights, MO. CCD year-over-year: 682 (2022-23) → 704 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Heights Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Pattonville Heights Middle is 12.6:1, which is 2% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pattonville Heights Middle?
33.7% of students at Pattonville Heights Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pattonville Heights Middle?
The largest demographic group at Pattonville Heights Middle is African American at 35.0% of enrollment, in Maryland Heights, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pattonville Heights Middle?
Pattonville Heights Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Pattonville Heights Middle rank among public schools in Maryland Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Pattonville Heights Middle ranks #2 of 6 public schools in Maryland Heights, 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 Maryland Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Pattonville R-Iii?
Besides Pattonville Heights Middle, Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students), Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students), and Holman Middle (639 students). See the Pattonville R-Iii district page for the complete list.