Hixson Middle

Summary:

Hixson Middle is a high-performing public middle school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving 981 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Webster Groves School District, which is ranked 10th out of 376 districts in the state, Hixson Middle has consistently been among the top middle schools in Missouri, currently ranking 28th out of 459 and earning a 5-star rating.

Hixson Middle's academic excellence is evident across multiple metrics. The school consistently outperforms state and district averages on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests, with 73.4% of its 6th-grade students scoring proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 43.7% and the district average of 73.4%. Hixson Middle also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 78.9% White, 8.46% African American, 4.69% Hispanic, and 1.12% Asian, which is higher than many nearby schools. Additionally, the school has excelled in serving its special education and gifted student populations, ranking 4th and 33rd out of Missouri middle schools, respectively, in these categories.

While Hixson Middle has a relatively low percentage of students from low socioeconomic status (SES) backgrounds (12.13%), the school's performance for this subgroup is noteworthy, ranking 131st out of 382 Missouri middle schools. This suggests that Hixson Middle has developed effective strategies to support the academic achievement of students from diverse backgrounds. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as North Kirkwood Middle and Ladue Middle, Hixson Middle stands out as a high-performing institution that consistently delivers exceptional educational outcomes for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 630 S Elm Ave
       Saint Louis, MO  63119-4047


(314) 963-6450

District: Webster Groves

SchoolDigger Rank:
28th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,071 Help


Students who attend Hixson Middle usually attend:

High:    Webster Groves High

Feeder schools for Hixson Middle:

Elementary:    Avery Elementary
    Bristol Elementary
    Clark Elementary
    Edgar Road Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  13.0 Help
Number of students:  981

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.9%
African American:
8.5%
Two or more races:
6.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  12.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Hixson Middle ranks better than 93.9% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.17. (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 (78.9%), African American (8.5%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 12.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hixson Middle is 13. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hixson Middle is $12,071.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Hixson Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Hixson Middle 28th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Hixson Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Webster Groves:

SchoolDigger ranks Webster Groves 10th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hixson Middle

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Rank History for all students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 80.65 55th 619 91.1%
2007 85.40 32nd 624 94.9%
2008 85.39 28th 624 95.5%
2009 83.21 42nd 601 93.0%
2010 80.63 65th 614 89.4%
2011 77.99 77th 625 87.7%
2012 81.26 55th 623 91.2%
2013 77.05 71st 649 89.1%
2014 79.47 64th 633 89.9%
2015 81.16 72nd 585 87.7%
2016 83.15 51st 435 88.3%
2017 79.71 64th 568 88.7%
2018 87.23 36th 552 93.5%
2019 86.71 39th 587 93.4%
2021 93.00 16th 454 96.5%
2022 92.16 16th 459 96.5%
2023 90.17 28th 459 93.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 80.76 11th 98 88.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 96.29 4th 192 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.80 352nd 422 16.6%
2019 18.91 437th 482 9.3%
2021 31.40 286th 371 22.9%
2022 40.45 222nd 365 39.2%
2023 57.74 131st 382 65.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.36 71st 162 56.2%
2019 61.33 67th 204 67.2%
2021 92.55 5th 195 97.4%
2022 96.26 1st 187 99.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.34 85th 104 18.3%
2019 37.10 100th 121 17.4%
2021 61.57 18th 44 59.1%
2022 48.10 30th 44 31.8%
2023 43.82 33rd 48 31.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.19 57th 129 55.8%
2019 35.84 100th 149 32.9%
2021 69.39 27th 135 80.0%
2022 72.47 30th 148 79.7%
2023 72.40 29th 153 81.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 90.80 7th 130 94.6%
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Rank History for White students at Hixson Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.24 20th 479 95.8%
2019 90.52 26th 527 95.1%
2021 95.60 11th 376 97.1%
2022 92.58 16th 381 95.8%
2023 89.77 24th 385 93.8%
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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.

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 Hixson 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 647 647
1992 495 152 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1993 483 158 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 654
1994 469 165 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 647
1995 487 185 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1996 487 185 9 1 1 n/a n/a 0 683
1997 447 199 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 655
1998 487 183 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1999 520 174 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 705
2000 495 197 3 3 0 n/a n/a 0 698
2001 438 221 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 672
2002 448 174 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2003 448 174 8 8 1 n/a n/a 0 639
2004 474 172 6 6 2 n/a n/a 0 660
2005 478 176 5 5 0 n/a n/a 0 664
2006 477 180 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 670
2007 452 167 12 4 0 n/a n/a 0 635
2008 438 165 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 618
2009 428 170 15 8 0 n/a n/a 0 621
2010 435 179 19 7 0 n/a n/a 0 640
2011 452 165 21 11 0 0 0 0 649
2012 469 154 15 10 1 0 3 0 652
2013 485 113 15 8 1 0 10 0 632
2014 522 126 19 15 1 0 10 0 693
2015 514 116 14 21 2 0 13 0 680
2016 484 116 14 21 2 0 15 0 652
2017 536 118 16 18 3 3 18 0 712
2018 561 101 16 17 5 3 18 0 721
2019 534 97 12 24 5 0 35 0 707
2020 541 106 8 35 3 1 43 0 737
2021 510 95 6 31 2 1 43 0 688
2022 757 107 12 36 0 0 78 0 990
2023 774 83 11 46 0 0 67 0 981

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 Hixson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 647 40.0 16.1 n/a
1992 655 40.8 16.0 13.6
1993 654 43.3 15.1 13.6
1994 647 43.0 15.0 19
1995 683 44.0 15.5 17.6
1996 683 44.0 15.5 17.6
1997 655 43.5 15.1 18.5
1998 681 46.2 14.7 17.8
1999 705 46.6 15.1 15.6
2000 698 46.5 15.0 19.8
2001 672 48.1 14.0 23.8
2002 639 49.0 13.0 13.8
2003 639 49.0 13.0 13.8
2004 660 50.2 13.1 13.5
2005 664 47.8 13.9 14.5
2006 670 49.1 13.6 16
2007 635 48.1 13.2 15
2008 618 47.6 13.0 15.2
2009 621 47.4 13.1 17.6
2010 640 48.5 13.1 17.8
2011 649 48.0 13.5 19.3
2012 652 48.1 13.5 18.7
2013 632 47.3 13.3 18
2014 693 45.9 15.0 18.6
2015 680 45.0 15.1 22.4
2016 652 44.0 14.8 17.3
2017 712 48.9 14.5 15.2
2018 721 50.8 14.1 12.3
2019 707 51.3 13.7 13.7
2020 737 54.3 13.5 13.6
2021 688 53.4 12.8 10.9
2022 990 74.6 13.2 9.4
2023 981 74.9 13.0 12.1

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 Hixson Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 647 40.0 16.1 n/a
1992 655 40.8 16.0 13.6
1993 654 43.3 15.1 13.6
1994 647 43.0 15.0 19
1995 683 44.0 15.5 17.6
1996 683 44.0 15.5 17.6
1997 655 43.5 15.1 18.5
1998 681 46.2 14.7 17.8
1999 705 46.6 15.1 15.6
2000 698 46.5 15.0 19.8
2001 672 48.1 14.0 23.8
2002 639 49.0 13.0 13.8
2003 639 49.0 13.0 13.8
2004 660 50.2 13.1 13.5
2005 664 47.8 13.9 14.5
2006 670 49.1 13.6 16
2007 635 48.1 13.2 15
2008 618 47.6 13.0 15.2
2009 621 47.4 13.1 17.6
2010 640 48.5 13.1 17.8
2011 649 48.0 13.5 19.3
2012 652 48.1 13.5 18.7
2013 632 47.3 13.3 18
2014 693 45.9 15.0 18.6
2015 680 45.0 15.1 22.4
2016 652 44.0 14.8 17.3
2017 712 48.9 14.5 15.2
2018 721 50.8 14.1 12.3
2019 707 51.3 13.7 13.7
2020 737 54.3 13.5 13.6
2021 688 53.4 12.8 10.9
2022 990 74.6 13.2 9.4
2023 981 74.9 13.0 12.1

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 Hixson Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $238 (2.2%) $10,827 (97.8%) $11,065
2020 n/a $11,361 (100.0%) $11,361
2021 $75 (0.6%) $11,591 (99.4%) $11,666
2022 $82 (0.7%) $11,989 (99.3%) $12,071

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hixson Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 39th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 28th of 459 Middle schools
 0.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Hixson Middle)56.356.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)56.356.2
 0.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hixson Middle)58.148.1
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)58.148.1
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hixson Middle)52.556.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Webster Groves)52.556.9
 4.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Hixson Middle)60.857.8
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Webster Groves)60.857.8
 3%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hixson Middle)60.153.7
 6.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Webster Groves)60.153.7
 6.4%
   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 Students707981
 38.8%
African American9783
 14.4%
American Indian50
 100%
Asian1211
 8.3%
Hispanic2446
 91.7%
Pacific Islander00
White534774
 44.9%
Two or More Races3567
 91.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.7%12.1%
 1.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hixson Middle

Yes. Hixson Middle ranks in the top 6.1% of Missouri middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 981 students attended Hixson Middle.

Students at Hixson Middle are 79% White, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Hixson Middle usually go on to attend Webster Groves High


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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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