Serving 472 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 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
T. S. Hill Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
T. S. Hill 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 T. S. Hill Middle School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1220 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
3%
8%
Black
1%
15%
White
92%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is T. S. Hill Middle School's ranking?
T. S. Hill Middle School is ranked #1220 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?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend T. S. Hill Middle School?
472 students attend T. S. Hill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of T. S. Hill Middle School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does T. S. Hill Middle School offer ?
T. S. Hill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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