Middle Schools in Webster Groves

The Hixson Middle School is the sole middle school located in Webster Groves, Missouri, a suburb of St. Louis. This exceptional institution has consistently ranked among the top middle schools in the state, placing it in the top 5% of schools in Missouri. With a 5-star rating from School Digger, Hixson Middle School is recognized as an exceptional educational facility that provides a high-quality learning environment for its students.

Hixson Middle School's academic performance is exemplary, with students consistently outperforming state averages in MAP testing for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. The school's chronic absenteeism rate is lower than the state average, and it serves a relatively low percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with only 12.13% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Hixson Middle School also benefits from higher-than-average spending per student and a lower student-teacher ratio, suggesting a well-resourced and supportive learning environment.

While Hixson Middle School's overall performance is exceptional, the data indicates that there is still room for improvement, particularly in the 8th-grade English Language Arts proficiency rate, which is lower than the 6th and 7th-grade rates. Nevertheless, the Webster Groves School District, of which Hixson Middle School is a part, is ranked 9th out of 386 school districts in Missouri, further highlighting the strength of the educational system in this area.