Northwest Middle

Summary:

Northwest Middle is a public middle school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 767 students. The school is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 343 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Northwest Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools over the past decade, with its ranking ranging from 374 to 528 out of the state's middle schools.

Northwest Middle faces significant challenges, including consistently high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 38.2% to 49.0% in recent years, which is much higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like East Middle, Central Middle, and West Middle. The school's academic performance, as measured by MAP test proficiency rates, is significantly below state and district averages across all subject areas and grade levels, with only 10.8% of 6th-grade students proficient in Math, compared to the state average of 44.4% and the Hazelwood district average of 12.8%.

Northwest Middle's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as African American students, White students, and students with disabilities. For instance, in 2023-2024, the school ranked 111 out of 144 Missouri middle schools for African American students and 165 out of 194 for students with disabilities. Additionally, Northwest Middle has a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.5% to 65.12% in recent years, which is significantly higher than the state average and indicates a high concentration of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1605 Shackelford Rd
       Florissant, MO  63031-3530


(314) 953-5500

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
420th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,223 Help


Students who attend Northwest Middle usually attend:

High:    Hazelwood West High

Feeder schools for Northwest Middle:

Elementary:    Lusher Elementary
    McCurdy Elementary
    McNair Elementary
    Walker Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  767

Racial breakdown:

African American:
71.8%
White:
17.2%
Two or more races:
5.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  61.9% Help


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Compare Details Northwest Middle ranks worse than 93.1% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 4th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.43. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a 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 Northwest Middle has the largest middle school student body size in the Hazelwood School District.  (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Northwest Middle is $11,223, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Hazelwood School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Northwest Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Northwest Middle 420th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Northwest Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 343rd of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Northwest Middle

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Rank History for all students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 23.44 559th 619 9.7%
2007 17.30 580th 624 7.1%
2008 31.17 519th 624 16.8%
2009 33.24 483rd 601 19.6%
2010 42.96 419th 614 31.8%
2011 39.64 438th 625 29.9%
2012 38.12 464th 623 25.5%
2013 37.98 484th 649 25.4%
2014 41.07 424th 633 33.0%
2015 42.38 366th 585 37.4%
2016 36.66 312th 435 28.3%
2017 20.38 495th 568 12.9%
2018 20.60 473rd 552 14.3%
2019 16.06 528th 587 10.1%
2021 20.07 374th 454 17.6%
2022 16.40 393rd 459 14.4%
2023 14.54 409th 459 10.9%
2024 11.43 420th 451 6.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.44 57th 79 27.8%
2022 38.68 20th 45 55.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.66 64th 68 5.9%
2024 41.58 44th 72 38.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.50 183rd 192 4.7%
2024 23.92 165th 194 14.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.91 388th 422 8.1%
2019 15.40 449th 482 6.8%
2021 24.86 317th 371 14.6%
2022 25.31 303rd 365 17.0%
2023 22.00 333rd 382 12.8%
2024 15.11 351st 378 7.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.19 113th 162 30.2%
2019 42.20 114th 204 44.1%
2021 36.76 125th 195 35.9%
2022 13.19 184th 187 1.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.42 98th 104 5.8%
2019 29.39 106th 121 12.4%
2021 22.60 39th 44 11.4%
2022 12.11 42nd 44 4.5%
2023 14.41 44th 48 8.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.92 89th 129 31.0%
2019 31.24 110th 149 26.2%
2021 57.61 43rd 135 68.1%
2022 42.92 82nd 148 44.6%
2023 34.23 106th 153 30.7%
2024 28.00 111th 144 22.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 34.06 90th 130 30.8%
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Rank History for White students at Northwest Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.73 231st 479 51.8%
2019 35.27 346th 527 34.3%
2021 35.44 253rd 376 32.7%
2022 35.06 261st 381 31.5%
2023 36.82 249th 385 35.3%
2024 15.39 345th 379 9.0%
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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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Northwest 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 973 973
1992 907 201 12 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1125
1993 933 207 12 8 0 n/a n/a 0 1160
1994 917 250 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1185
1995 788 253 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1996 788 253 17 4 0 n/a n/a 0 1062
1997 789 265 17 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1080
1998 792 315 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1122
1999 741 340 13 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1099
2000 686 358 14 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1063
2001 624 384 12 8 1 n/a n/a 0 1029
2002 587 430 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2003 587 430 18 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1044
2004 550 541 10 20 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
2005 528 710 6 14 0 n/a n/a 0 1258
2006 450 881 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1346
2007 327 882 13 11 0 n/a n/a 0 1233
2008 486 287 9 16 1 n/a n/a 0 799
2009 511 282 10 18 2 n/a n/a 0 823
2010 483 275 6 8 1 n/a n/a 0 773
2011 500 297 7 9 0 0 1 0 814
2012 461 305 8 17 1 0 2 0 794
2013 434 334 7 33 1 1 10 0 820
2014 427 354 13 31 2 1 18 0 846
2015 398 377 9 28 2 2 23 0 839
2016 373 447 9 30 0 1 25 0 885
2017 364 494 10 32 0 2 31 0 933
2018 305 504 8 32 0 1 31 0 881
2019 263 504 11 35 0 2 27 0 842
2020 212 545 9 23 0 3 20 0 812
2021 194 561 8 28 0 3 26 0 820
2022 169 557 6 25 0 2 26 0 785
2023 132 551 4 36 1 1 42 0 767

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 Northwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 973 58.6 16.6 n/a
1992 1125 62.2 18.0 n/a
1993 1160 62.6 18.5 5.3
1994 1185 64.0 18.5 3.9
1995 1062 64.2 16.5 10.9
1996 1062 64.2 16.5 10.9
1997 1080 60.6 17.8 9.3
1998 1122 59.7 18.8 8.2
1999 1099 61.5 17.9 16.5
2000 1063 60.7 17.5 15.1
2001 1029 60.3 17.1 12.9
2002 1044 59.5 17.5 20.3
2003 1044 59.5 17.5 20.3
2004 1121 57.0 19.7 20.6
2005 1258 58.0 21.7 27.3
2006 1346 60.3 22.3 32.8
2007 1233 59.3 20.8 37.6
2008 799 52.7 15.2 42.2
2009 823 52.8 15.6 46.3
2010 773 49.0 15.7 48.4
2011 814 59.5 13.6 51
2012 794 48.9 16.2 n/a
2013 820 47.5 17.2 51.6
2014 846 50.0 16.9 56.3
2015 839 51.0 16.4 47.8
2016 885 54.0 16.3 56
2017 933 54.0 17.2 52
2018 881 53.0 16.6 65.6
2019 842 53.9 15.5 48.9
2020 812 53.9 15.0 66.7
2021 820 55.7 14.7 65.1
2022 785 53.3 14.7 53.5
2023 767 48.2 15.8 61.9

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 Northwest Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 973 58.6 16.6 n/a
1992 1125 62.2 18.0 n/a
1993 1160 62.6 18.5 5.3
1994 1185 64.0 18.5 3.9
1995 1062 64.2 16.5 10.9
1996 1062 64.2 16.5 10.9
1997 1080 60.6 17.8 9.3
1998 1122 59.7 18.8 8.2
1999 1099 61.5 17.9 16.5
2000 1063 60.7 17.5 15.1
2001 1029 60.3 17.1 12.9
2002 1044 59.5 17.5 20.3
2003 1044 59.5 17.5 20.3
2004 1121 57.0 19.7 20.6
2005 1258 58.0 21.7 27.3
2006 1346 60.3 22.3 32.8
2007 1233 59.3 20.8 37.6
2008 799 52.7 15.2 42.2
2009 823 52.8 15.6 46.3
2010 773 49.0 15.7 48.4
2011 814 59.5 13.6 51
2012 794 48.9 16.2 n/a
2013 820 47.5 17.2 51.6
2014 846 50.0 16.9 56.3
2015 839 51.0 16.4 47.8
2016 885 54.0 16.3 56
2017 933 54.0 17.2 52
2018 881 53.0 16.6 65.6
2019 842 53.9 15.5 48.9
2020 812 53.9 15.0 66.7
2021 820 55.7 14.7 65.1
2022 785 53.3 14.7 53.5
2023 767 48.2 15.8 61.9

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 Northwest Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $29 (0.3%) $9,511 (99.7%) $9,541
2020 $41 (0.4%) $9,634 (99.6%) $9,675
2021 $1,271 (11.9%) $9,408 (88.1%) $10,678
2022 $3,501 (31.2%) $7,722 (68.8%) $11,223

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Northwest 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 528th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 409th of 459 Middle schools
 0.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Middle)23.69.7
 13.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)19.214.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Middle)22.614.8
 7.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)24.915.6
 9.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Middle)23.415.8
 7.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)20.718.8
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Middle)22.721
 1.7%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)2423.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Northwest Middle)2211.5
 10.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)21.99.2
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Northwest Middle)26.219.8
 6.4%
   8th Grade Science (Hazelwood)21.318.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Northwest Middle)30.523.4
 7.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)28.324.9
 3.4%
   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 Students842767
 8.9%
African American504551
 9.3%
American Indian01
Asian114
 63.6%
Hispanic3536
 2.9%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White263132
 49.8%
Two or More Races2742
 55.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.9%61.9%
 13%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 767 students attended Northwest Middle.

Students who attend Northwest Middle usually go on to attend Hazelwood West High

Students at Northwest Middle are 72% African American, 17% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

Northwest Middle ranks in the bottom 6.9% of Missouri middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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