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Hixson Middle School

Public | 7-8 | 649 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 22, 2013

Mediocre school with lackluster teaching and well-intentioned but ineffectual leadership. While there are a few bright spots on the teaching staff, most of the teachers appear to be doing the bare minimum. Parents should be aware that there continues to be a significant problem with bullying in the school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 4, 2006

My seventh grade year is my best ever. My teachers are tough but friendly and very helpful. I can use the homework hotline if I need a reminder and my mom can e-mail the teachers if she has to tell them something. There are after school help sessions and too many after school activities to choose from! It's a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
71%

2010

 
 
63%

2009

 
 
70%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

323 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
65%

2009

 
 
69%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

349 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
66%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

350 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
60%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
61%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

348 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
58%

2011

 
 
56%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
57%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students73%
Female77%
Male69%
Black40%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities28%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students69%
Female69%
Male68%
Black36%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White79%
Free or reduced-price lunch41%
Students with disabilities33%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students74%
Female77%
Male69%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunch49%
Students with disabilities35%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students70%
Female71%
Male68%
Black37%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunch43%
Students with disabilities24%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students58%
Female57%
Male60%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch29%
Students with disabilities23%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

112 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
99%

2009

 
 
99%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White100%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 69% 76%
Black 27% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 18%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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630 South Elm Ave
St. Louis, MO 63119
Phone: (314) 963-6450

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