- Enrollment
- 2,095
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Wildwood, MO
Wildwood Middle
Federal NCES profile for Wildwood Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292685002785
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Wildwood Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- middle schools in Wildwood · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.4:1
- students per teacher
- 7.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Wildwood Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wildwood, MO.
School address
District: Rockwood R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292685002785 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Wildwood Middle held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-24 students YoY 292685002785 · Wildwood, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 11.4:1 · 7.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students)
Wildwood Middle held near 543 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-24 headcount). Teacher FTE held 48.0 → 48.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Wildwood Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Marquette Sr.
Marquette Sr. High
2,095 students
- Lafayette Sr.
Lafayette Sr. High
1,669 students
- Eureka Sr. Hig
Eureka Sr. High
1,586 students
- Rockwood Summi
Rockwood Summit Sr. High
1,194 students
- Crestview Midd
Crestview Middle
1,091 students
- This school 538
Wildwood Middle
538 students
What this shows Wildwood Middle reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Wildwood Middle compares
Wildwood 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 | 11.4:1 | ▼ 11% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 7.6% | ▼ 84% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.4:1
Leaner classes than 80% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
7.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.4:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 33% in Missouri - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
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
$12,527
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 179 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
55
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.2%
Asian 11.2%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.3, Wildwood Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rockwood R-Vi reports $12,527 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Wildwood Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marquette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lafayette Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eureka Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockwood Summit Sr. High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crestview Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Wildwood Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,669
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,586
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,194
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,091
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- 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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Wildwood Middle
How many students attend Wildwood Middle?
Wildwood Middle has 538 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Wildwood, MO. CCD year-over-year: 567 (2022-23) → 543 (2023-24), nearly flat (-24).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle is 11.4:1, which is 11% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 27% 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 Wildwood Middle?
7.6% of students at Wildwood Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Wildwood Middle?
The largest demographic group at Wildwood Middle is White at 73.2% of enrollment, in Wildwood, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Wildwood Middle?
Wildwood Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Wildwood Middle rank among middle schools in Wildwood?
By Resource Investment Index, Wildwood Middle ranks #1 of 3 middle schools in Wildwood, 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 Wildwood on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockwood R-Vi?
Besides Wildwood Middle, Rockwood R-Vi also operates Marquette Sr. High (2,095 students), Lafayette Sr. High (1,669 students), and Eureka Sr. High (1,586 students). See the Rockwood R-Vi district page for the complete list.