North Middle

Summary:

North Middle is a public middle school located in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 674 students. The school is part of the Hazelwood School District, which is ranked 329 out of 376 districts in Missouri and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Middle faces significant challenges in academic performance, with consistently low proficiency rates and rankings compared to the state and district averages. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (83.98%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 71.84% to 96.8% African American students. While North Middle's overall performance is low, the school performs relatively well for its African American students, ranking in the top 25-47 out of 153 Missouri middle schools in recent years. However, the school struggles to serve its special education and gifted/talented student populations, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Missouri middle schools for these subgroups.

The nearby schools, such as Southeast Middle, East Middle, Central Middle, and Northwest Middle, also perform poorly compared to the state average, with proficiency rates and rankings similar to or lower than North Middle. This suggests that the challenges faced by North Middle may be systemic within the Hazelwood School District. The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, as well as the school's relatively high spending per student, may indicate that North Middle is serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, which could be a contributing factor to the school's low academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4420 Vaile Ave
       Florissant, MO  63034-1624


(314) 953-7500

District: Hazelwood

SchoolDigger Rank:
362nd of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,183 Help


Students who attend North Middle usually attend:

High:    Hazelwood Central High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.0 Help
Number of students:  674

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.0%
White:
5.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details North Middle ranks worse than 78.9% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 2nd among 6 ranked middle schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 23.9. (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: African American (84%), White (5.5%), two or more races (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Middle is 15, which is the 2nd best among 6 middle schools in the Hazelwood School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Middle is $12,183, which is the 3rd highest among 6 middle schools in the Hazelwood School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

North Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks North Middle 362nd of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See North Middle in the ranking list.)

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Hazelwood:

SchoolDigger ranks Hazelwood 329th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for North Middle

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Rank History for all students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 35.82 478th 614 22.1%
2011 29.65 523rd 625 16.3%
2012 25.93 536th 623 14.0%
2013 35.86 499th 649 23.1%
2014 33.29 492nd 633 22.3%
2015 37.57 406th 585 30.6%
2016 29.46 343rd 435 21.1%
2017 24.70 472nd 568 16.9%
2018 28.64 439th 552 20.5%
2019 19.35 508th 587 13.5%
2021 20.37 369th 454 18.7%
2022 28.15 346th 459 24.6%
2023 23.90 362nd 459 21.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 15.02 184th 192 4.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.37 353rd 422 16.4%
2019 17.54 441st 482 8.5%
2021 18.27 339th 371 8.6%
2022 25.07 308th 365 15.6%
2023 27.12 314th 382 17.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.60 151st 204 26.0%
2021 37.78 118th 195 39.5%
2022 25.29 155th 187 17.1%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.84 97th 104 6.7%
2019 3.06 120th 121 0.8%
2021 28.99 37th 44 15.9%
2022 17.58 41st 44 6.8%
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Rank History for African American students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.73 44th 129 65.9%
2019 47.30 72nd 149 51.7%
2021 67.95 28th 135 79.3%
2022 74.73 25th 148 83.1%
2023 62.82 47th 153 69.3%
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Rank History for White students at North Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.11 88th 479 81.6%
2019 63.20 138th 527 73.8%
2021 27.82 290th 376 22.9%
2022 51.23 167th 381 56.2%
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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 North Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 224 661 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 902
2009 178 626 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 814
2010 158 671 10 11 0 n/a n/a 0 850
2011 141 624 18 11 0 0 0 0 794
2012 139 645 19 14 0 1 1 0 819
2013 136 593 17 12 1 0 2 0 761
2014 124 615 15 20 2 0 4 0 780
2015 114 603 17 12 3 0 8 0 757
2016 111 620 18 12 1 1 8 0 771
2017 107 654 14 15 0 0 6 0 796
2018 96 650 14 13 0 3 3 0 779
2019 80 692 11 14 1 3 8 0 809
2020 80 718 9 14 1 3 11 0 836
2021 74 711 5 15 1 1 14 0 821
2022 68 633 1 23 2 0 18 0 745
2023 37 566 5 31 0 0 35 0 674

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

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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 North Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 902 47.0 19.2 34.6
2009 814 49.0 16.6 37.7
2010 850 49.0 17.3 40.2
2011 794 57.7 13.7 45.3
2012 819 49.7 16.4 n/a
2013 761 48.8 15.5 46.5
2014 780 49.0 15.9 51.8
2015 757 50.0 15.1 44.6
2016 771 52.0 14.8 50.2
2017 796 51.0 15.6 49
2018 779 50.0 15.5 58.8
2019 809 50.5 16.0 43.1
2020 836 51.9 16.1 56.3
2021 821 50.5 16.2 59.1
2022 745 53.1 14.0 48.7
2023 674 44.8 15.0 55

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 North Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 902 47.0 19.2 34.6
2009 814 49.0 16.6 37.7
2010 850 49.0 17.3 40.2
2011 794 57.7 13.7 45.3
2012 819 49.7 16.4 n/a
2013 761 48.8 15.5 46.5
2014 780 49.0 15.9 51.8
2015 757 50.0 15.1 44.6
2016 771 52.0 14.8 50.2
2017 796 51.0 15.6 49
2018 779 50.0 15.5 58.8
2019 809 50.5 16.0 43.1
2020 836 51.9 16.1 56.3
2021 821 50.5 16.2 59.1
2022 745 53.1 14.0 48.7
2023 674 44.8 15.0 55

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for North Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $30 (0.3%) $9,894 (99.7%) $9,925
2020 $41 (0.4%) $10,117 (99.6%) $10,158
2021 $129 (1.2%) $10,434 (98.8%) $10,564
2022 $4,041 (33.2%) $8,141 (66.8%) $12,182

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

Impact of COVID-19 on North Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 508th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 362nd of 459 Middle schools
 7.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Middle)15.618.2
 2.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)19.214.6
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle)28.420.1
 8.3%
   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 (North Middle)27.422.1
 5.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)20.718.8
 1.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle)33.432.1
 1.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hazelwood)2423.5
 0.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Middle)24.59.5
 15%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hazelwood)21.99.2
 12.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (North Middle)2425.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade Science (Hazelwood)21.318.6
 2.7%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (North Middle)28.927.9
 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 Students809674
 16.7%
African American692566
 18.2%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic1431
 121.4%
Pacific Islander30
 100%
White8037
 53.8%
Two or More Races835
 337.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients43.1%55%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about North Middle

Students at North Middle are 84% African American, 5% White, 5% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic.

North Middle ranks in the bottom 21.1% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 674 students attended North Middle.

Students who attend North Middle usually go on to attend Hazelwood Central High


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