Serving 63 students in grades 6-8, Hermitage Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-49% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 63 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Hermitage Middle serves the entire district of Hermitage, MO, covering an area of approximately 62 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive to the school of 10-15 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 9.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hermitage Middle School's student population of 63 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
63 students
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hermitage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermitage Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1159 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
9%
Black
1%
15%
White
97%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hermitage Middle School's ranking?
Hermitage Middle School is ranked #1159 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Middle School?
63 students attend Hermitage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hermitage Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hermitage Middle School?
Hermitage Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hermitage Middle School offer ?
Hermitage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hermitage Middle School part of?
Hermitage Middle School is part of Hermitage R-IV School District.
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