Enrollment
680
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
54.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.6:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
-2% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.7%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pattonville Heights Middle compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pattonville Heights Middle
Pattonville Heights Middle is a large middle school in Maryland Heights, Missouri, enrolling 680 students.
At 12.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Missouri median, within a few percentage points of the 12.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 33.7% lands close to the Missouri typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 680 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Among 336 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Missouri schools statewide, it ranks #20, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (35%) and White (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 227 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
17.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Pattonville R-Iii spends $16,234 per pupil, 26% above the Missouri average, a better-resourced district than most.
Pattonville R-Iii also operates Pattonville Sr. High (1,945 students) and Robert Drummond Elem. (667 students) alongside Pattonville Heights Middle.
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 Pattonville Heights Middle compares
Pattonville Heights Middle on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$16,234
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $12,931
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pattonville R-Iii, which includes Pattonville Heights Middle.
$16,234
Per student
+26%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-2%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 85.7%
State 9.3%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 1,945
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
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 (~680 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.6:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Pattonville Heights Middle a good school?
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. 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 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.
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