Francis Howell Middle School
Tel:
(636) 851-4800
Francis Howell Middle School serves 837 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Francis Howell Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Francis Howell Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
Francis Howell Middle School's student population of 837 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
Total Students | 837 students |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 55 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Francis Howell Middle School is ranked within the top 5% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Francis Howell Middle School is 0.26, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #72 out of 2085 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 49% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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American Indian | n/a | n/a |
Asian | 4% | 2% |
Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
Black | 5% | 16% |
White | 86% | 71% |
Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.26 | 0.47 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 8% | 45% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | Francis Howell R-III School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Francis Howell Middle School is Francis Howell Union High School (2.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Bryan Middle School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Charles Bryan Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
0.7 miles
605 Independence Rd
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5800 0.7 6-8 891 - Saint Charles Early Child. Family Educ. Center Grades: PK | 304 students
0.8 miles
4810 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-6000 0.8 PK 304 - Saint Charles Independence Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 669 students
0.8 miles
4800 Meadows Pkwy
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5900 0.8 K-5 669 - Saint Charles Francis Howell Union High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12
2.2 miles
1405 Hwy D
Saint Charles, MO 63304
(636) 851-5000 2.2 9-12 n/a - O Fallon Pheasant Point Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 496 students
2.3 miles
3450 Pheasant Meadow Dr
O Fallon, MO 63368
(636) 379-0173 2.3 K-5 496
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