- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Dexter, MO
T. S. Hill Middle
Federal NCES profile for T. S. Hill Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291077000362
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 5
📋 Attendance 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
T. S. Hill Middle earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools.
- #3 of 6
- public schools in Dexter · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 38.1%
- free-lunch eligible
T. S. Hill Middle has class sizes larger than 90% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, T. S. Hill Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dexter, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
T. S. Hill Middle grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.5%).
Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 291077000362 · Dexter, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
475 enr · 16.4:1 · 38.1% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Dexter High (553 students)
T. S. Hill Middle grew from 443 students in 2022-23 to 472 in 2023-24 (+6.5%). Teacher FTE added 29.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
T. S. Hill Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dexter High
Dexter High
553 students
- This school
T. S. Hill Middle
475 students
- Central Elem.
Central Elem.
447 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elem.
441 students
- Southwest Elem 92
Southwest Elementary Preschool
92 students
What this shows T. S. Hill Middle reports 475 students on the CCD universe file.
How T. S. Hill Middle compares
T. S. Hill Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 28% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.1% | ▼ 17% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 28% above state mean
Top 90% in Missouri - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
5.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,154
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 475 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
96
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 20.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.4%
Asian 0.6%
African American 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, T. S. Hill Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dexter R-Xi reports $10,154 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How T. S. Hill Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dexter High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Preschool | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to T. S. Hill Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 447
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 92
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~475 students)
Frequently asked questions about T. S. Hill Middle
How many students attend T. S. Hill Middle?
T. S. Hill Middle has 475 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Dexter, MO. CCD year-over-year: 443 (2022-23) → 472 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at T. S. Hill Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at T. S. Hill Middle is 16.4:1, which is 28% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at T. S. Hill Middle?
38.1% of students at T. S. Hill Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of T. S. Hill Middle?
The largest demographic group at T. S. Hill Middle is White at 90.7% of enrollment, in Dexter, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for T. S. Hill Middle?
T. S. Hill Middle 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 T. S. Hill Middle rank among public schools in Dexter?
By Resource Investment Index, T. S. Hill Middle ranks #3 of 6 public schools in Dexter, 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 Dexter on the city page.
What other schools are in Dexter R-Xi?
Besides T. S. Hill Middle, Dexter R-Xi also operates Dexter High (553 students), Central Elem. (447 students), and Southwest Elem. (441 students). See the Dexter R-Xi district page for the complete list.