Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, T. S. Hill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 423 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
T. S. Hill Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
T. S. Hill Middle School's student population of 423 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
423 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
T. S. Hill Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of T. S. Hill Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
90%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. S. Hill Middle School's ranking?
T. S. Hill Middle School is ranked #1138 out of 2,092 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend T. S. Hill Middle School?
423 students attend T. S. Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of T. S. Hill Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of T. S. Hill Middle School?
T. S. Hill Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does T. S. Hill Middle School offer ?
T. S. Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is T. S. Hill Middle School part of?
T. S. Hill Middle School is part of Dexter R-XI School District.
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