Enrollment
569
Missouri · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · High Ridge, MO
Woodridge Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Woodridge Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 292289003191
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Woodridge Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in High Ridge · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Woodridge Middle School has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in High Ridge, MO.
School address
District: Northwest R-I · Missouri
NCES ID 292289003191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 12.8:1 Missouri avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 46.1% Missouri avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Woodridge Middle School compares with Missouri and U.S. medians
What stands out at Woodridge Middle School
Woodridge Middle School is a mid-sized middle school in High Ridge, Missouri, enrolling 569 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 569 puts it in the larger third of Missouri schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,313 scored Missouri schools.
Against 446 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #265.
Its student body is led by White (79%) and Hispanic or Latino (11%) (diversity index 36/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 285 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 20.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 117 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 569 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
Northwest R-I also operates Northwest High (1,788 students) and Northwest Valley Sch. (686 students) alongside Woodridge Middle School.
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 Woodridge Middle School compares
Woodridge Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 32% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
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
$11,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $12,931
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 285 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
77
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.6 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
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 7.2%
Asian 1.8%
African American 1.2%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Woodridge Middle School is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Northwest R-I, which includes Woodridge Middle School.
$11,179
Per student
-14%
vs Missouri
Avg $12,931
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 48.5%
State 30.7%
Federal 20.7%
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 Woodridge Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwest Valley Sch. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Brennan Woods Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| House Springs Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Murphy Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Woodridge Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,788
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 686
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 470
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 (~569 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Woodridge Middle School
How many students attend Woodridge Middle School?
Woodridge Middle School has 569 students enrolled. It is a middle school in High Ridge, MO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Woodridge Middle School is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Woodridge Middle School?
31.4% of students at Woodridge Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Woodridge Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Woodridge Middle School is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in High Ridge, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Woodridge Middle School?
Woodridge Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical 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 Woodridge Middle School rank among public schools in High Ridge?
By Resource Investment Index, Woodridge Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in High Ridge, 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 High Ridge on the city page.
Is Woodridge Middle School a good school?
Woodridge Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median. 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 Northwest R-I?
Besides Woodridge Middle School, Northwest R-I also operates Northwest High (1,788 students), Northwest Valley Sch. (686 students), and Brennan Woods Elem. (470 students). See the Northwest R-I district page for the complete list.
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