HIXSON MIDDLE

982 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hixson Middle School, located in Webster Groves, Missouri, serves students in grades 6 through 8 within the Webster Groves School District. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive transition from elementary school to high school. Hixson places a strong emphasis on developing the "whole child," fostering an environment that encourages intellectual curiosity, social-emotional growth, and personal responsibility.

The school’s curriculum is comprehensive, offering a blend of core academic subjects alongside various elective programs that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. Hixson is also recognized for its active school culture, which includes a wide range of extracurricular clubs, athletic teams, and community-service initiatives. By prioritizing collaborative learning and inclusive practices, Hixson Middle School strives to cultivate a sense of belonging for its diverse student body while preparing them for the rigors of secondary education.

982

Total Students

69.4

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIXSON MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	778
Hispanic	49
Black	86
Asian	8
Two or More	61

White
778 (79.2%)
Black
86 (8.8%)
Two or More
61 (6.2%)
Hispanic
49 (5.0%)
Asian
8 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	WEBSTER GROVES
Phone:	(314)963-6450
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	982
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	69.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	113
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 311

Grade 7 342

Grade 8 329