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T. S. Hill Middle

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T.S. Hill Middle School is a public middle school in Dexter, Missouri, serving 443 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Dexter R-XI school district, which is ranked 126 out of 376 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

T.S. Hill Middle has a predominantly white student population, with 90.97% of students identifying as white, which is higher than the nearby Puxico Junior High (97.24% white) and Bloomfield Middle (95.4% white). The school has shown steady improvement in its academic performance, moving from the bottom quarter of Missouri middle schools in 2018-2019 to the top half in 2022-2023. T.S. Hill Middle students consistently outperform the state average in mathematics, with 48.7% of 6th graders, 45.6% of 7th graders, and 37.5% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better on the 2022-2023 MAP tests.

Despite the predominantly white student population, T.S. Hill Middle serves a significant number of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 48.31% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, higher than the nearby Bloomfield R-XIV (52.3%) and Puxico R-VIII (50.28%) districts. The school's per-student spending has also increased, from $7,290 in 2019-2020 to $9,187 in 2021-2022, suggesting a greater investment in the education of its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1107 Brown Pilot Ln
       Dexter, MO  63841-1884

(573) 614-1010

District: Dexter R-Xi

SchoolDigger Rank:
177th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,187 Help


Students who attend T. S. Hill Middle usually attend:

High:    Dexter High

Feeder schools for T. S. Hill Middle:

Elementary:    Central Elementary
    Southwest Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.8 Help
Number of students:  443

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.0%
Hispanic:
4.3%
Two or more races:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48.3% Help


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Compare Details T. S. Hill Middle ranks better than 61.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.41. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91%), Hispanic (4.3%), two or more races (2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at T. S. Hill Middle is 14.8. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at T. S. Hill Middle is $9,187.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

T. S. Hill Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks T. S. Hill Middle 177th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See T. S. Hill Middle in the ranking list.)

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Dexter R-Xi:

SchoolDigger ranks Dexter R-Xi 126th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for T. S. Hill Middle

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Rank History for all students at T. S. Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 67.49 127th 619 79.5%
2007 58.61 226th 624 63.8%
2008 57.29 244th 624 60.9%
2009 57.85 248th 601 58.7%
2010 57.46 272nd 614 55.7%
2011 53.08 317th 625 49.3%
2012 49.76 346th 623 44.5%
2013 48.14 359th 649 44.7%
2014 44.34 395th 633 37.6%
2015 64.57 172nd 585 70.6%
2016 55.43 192nd 435 55.9%
2017 50.65 296th 568 47.9%
2018 32.06 412th 552 25.4%
2019 33.58 422nd 587 28.1%
2021 55.71 205th 454 54.8%
2022 57.28 185th 459 59.7%
2023 58.41 177th 459 61.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at T. S. Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.79 164th 192 14.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at T. S. Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.65 301st 422 28.7%
2019 36.98 327th 482 32.2%
2021 60.88 107th 371 71.2%
2022 64.78 90th 365 75.3%
2023 63.11 96th 382 74.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at T. S. Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.31 86th 162 46.9%
2019 61.64 64th 204 68.6%
2021 44.00 103rd 195 47.2%
2022 44.89 103rd 187 44.9%
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Rank History for White students at T. S. Hill Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.76 415th 479 13.4%
2019 24.78 437th 527 17.1%
2021 44.52 207th 376 44.9%
2022 44.68 201st 381 47.2%
2023 47.18 201st 385 47.8%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for T. S. Hill Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 562 562
1992 532 0 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 539
1993 565 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 569
1994 551 1 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 561
1995 513 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1996 513 0 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1997 516 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1998 536 0 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 541
1999 531 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 538
2000 506 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 510
2001 488 0 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 486 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2003 486 0 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2004 507 0 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 485 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 489
2006 474 4 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2007 429 5 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2008 447 4 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 437 5 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 449
2010 452 2 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 459
2011 447 3 2 5 1 0 0 0 458
2012 494 3 1 2 0 1 0 0 501
2013 501 5 1 3 0 0 0 0 510
2014 479 8 3 7 0 0 2 0 499
2015 445 6 2 9 0 0 4 0 466
2016 447 4 4 6 0 0 3 0 464
2017 454 7 3 7 0 0 5 0 476
2018 438 7 4 8 0 0 6 0 463
2019 477 9 4 6 0 0 5 0 501
2020 492 7 2 10 0 0 6 0 517
2021 444 8 1 18 0 0 10 0 481
2022 383 3 3 18 1 0 15 0 423
2023 403 5 6 19 1 0 9 0 443

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at T. S. Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 562 26.4 21.2 n/a
1992 539 26.4 20.4 n/a
1993 569 27.8 20.5 n/a
1994 561 27.1 20.7 0
1995 518 27.7 18.7 n/a
1996 518 27.7 18.7 n/a
1997 518 27.6 18.8 25.5
1998 541 28.5 19.0 30.5
1999 538 32.0 16.8 39.6
2000 510 32.1 15.9 41.8
2001 498 32.4 15.4 39.8
2002 494 30.4 16.3 47
2003 494 30.4 16.3 47
2004 513 32.9 15.6 48.9
2005 489 33.1 14.8 51.7
2006 482 33.8 14.3 49.2
2007 441 32.6 13.5 44.2
2008 458 34.2 13.4 48.7
2009 449 33.8 13.3 47.4
2010 459 33.0 13.8 47.1
2011 458 29.9 15.3 45.6
2012 501 30.5 16.4 45.1
2013 510 30.2 16.8 45.1
2014 499 30.6 16.2 49.7
2015 466 31.0 15.0 51.7
2016 464 31.0 14.9 49.6
2017 476 28.5 16.6 51.3
2018 463 29.3 15.8 48.4
2019 501 31.4 15.9 51.3
2020 517 31.0 16.6 55.5
2021 481 31.6 15.1 53.8
2022 423 31.7 13.3 51.5
2023 443 29.8 14.8 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio T. S. Hill Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 562 26.4 21.2 n/a
1992 539 26.4 20.4 n/a
1993 569 27.8 20.5 n/a
1994 561 27.1 20.7 0
1995 518 27.7 18.7 n/a
1996 518 27.7 18.7 n/a
1997 518 27.6 18.8 25.5
1998 541 28.5 19.0 30.5
1999 538 32.0 16.8 39.6
2000 510 32.1 15.9 41.8
2001 498 32.4 15.4 39.8
2002 494 30.4 16.3 47
2003 494 30.4 16.3 47
2004 513 32.9 15.6 48.9
2005 489 33.1 14.8 51.7
2006 482 33.8 14.3 49.2
2007 441 32.6 13.5 44.2
2008 458 34.2 13.4 48.7
2009 449 33.8 13.3 47.4
2010 459 33.0 13.8 47.1
2011 458 29.9 15.3 45.6
2012 501 30.5 16.4 45.1
2013 510 30.2 16.8 45.1
2014 499 30.6 16.2 49.7
2015 466 31.0 15.0 51.7
2016 464 31.0 14.9 49.6
2017 476 28.5 16.6 51.3
2018 463 29.3 15.8 48.4
2019 501 31.4 15.9 51.3
2020 517 31.0 16.6 55.5
2021 481 31.6 15.1 53.8
2022 423 31.7 13.3 51.5
2023 443 29.8 14.8 48.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for T. S. Hill Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $636 (8.5%) $6,859 (91.5%) $7,496
2020 $474 (6.5%) $6,816 (93.5%) $7,290
2021 $806 (9.8%) $7,411 (90.2%) $8,217
2022 $2,457 (26.7%) $6,730 (73.3%) $9,187

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on T. S. Hill Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 422nd of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 177th of 459 Middle schools
 33.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (T. S. Hill Middle)33.448.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)33.448.7
 15.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (T. S. Hill Middle)44.441.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)44.441.9
 2.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (T. S. Hill Middle)26.645.6
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)26.645.6
 19%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (T. S. Hill Middle)33.727.3
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)33.727.3
 6.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (T. S. Hill Middle)17.137.5
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dexter R-Xi)17.137.5
 20.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (T. S. Hill Middle)35.429.5
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Dexter R-Xi)35.429.5
 5.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (T. S. Hill Middle)43.141.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Dexter R-Xi)43.141.9
 1.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students501443
 11.6%
African American95
 44.4%
American Indian01
Asian46
 50%
Hispanic619
 216.7%
Pacific Islander00
White477403
 15.5%
Two or More Races59
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients51.3%48.3%
 3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about T. S. Hill Middle

In the 2022-23 school year, 443 students attended T. S. Hill Middle.

Students who attend T. S. Hill Middle usually go on to attend Dexter High

T. S. Hill Middle ranks 177th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at T. S. Hill Middle are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% African American.


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