Summary:
Hixson Middle is a public middle school located in Saint Louis, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 981 students. As part of the Webster Groves School District, which is ranked 9th out of 386 districts in Missouri, Hixson Middle has consistently been ranked among the top middle schools in the state, with a current ranking of 23rd out of 451 Missouri middle schools and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Hixson Middle's academic performance is exceptional, consistently outperforming the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Hixson Middle's 6th-grade students scored 72.8% proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4% and the Webster Groves district average of 72.8%. The school also performs exceptionally well in serving various student subgroups, often placing in the top quartile of Missouri middle schools for African American, Hispanic, White, and Special Education students.
Hixson Middle's strong performance is further highlighted by its low chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 12.3% to 15.8% over the past few years, which is lower than the state average. Additionally, the school spends between $11,361 and $12,071 per student, higher than the state average, likely contributing to its academic success. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Bayless Junior High, North Kirkwood Middle, and Truman Middle School, Hixson Middle consistently outperforms them in academic achievement and other key metrics, making it a standout institution in the Saint Louis area.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Webster Groves
SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 451 Missouri Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,071
Students who attend Hixson Middle usually attend:
Feeder schools for Hixson Middle:
Student/teacher ratio: 13.0
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%
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