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PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE

195 FEE FEE RD, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043PATTONVILLE R-III →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
682
Students
Total enrolled
$16,987
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 18% vs nat'l
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 19% vs nat'l
46/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 682 students in grades 06–08 in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Missouri.
18% above average funding
District spends $16,987 per pupil, 18% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 46th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE is a large middle in MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 682 students. The district invests $16,987 per student — 18% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 43% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE

682
Total Students
12.5 : 1
Student:Teacher
43%
Free Lunch
55
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution370 male · 312 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility43%
National avg 52% · 293 students
Student Composition
38%
14%
36%
10%
Asian2%
White38%
Hispanic / Latino14%
Black36%
Multiracial10%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292370001417

Academic Outcomes at PATTONVILLE HEIGHTS MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
46
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 46th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 63th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63043

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,987Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,987
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,474
Student Support$3,228
Administration$2,038
Operations$2,548
Other$1,699
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,987 spent per student, an estimated $7,525 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
86%
State government
9.3%
Local (property tax)
85.7%
Federal programs
5.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,987/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEM.WILLOW BROOK ELEM.BRIDGEWAY ELEM.PARKWOOD ELEM.
+2 more
↓
Middle
HOLMAN MIDDLE
↓
High School
PATTONVILLE SR. HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPATTONVILLE R-III →
Phone: (314)213-8033
NCES ID: 292370001417
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MARYLAND HEIGHTS seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in PATTONVILLE R-III
High
PATTONVILLE SR. HIGH
1,893 students · 09–12
● 46 opp39% FRL
Elem
ROBERT DRUMMOND ELEM.
662 students · PK–05
● 41 opp63% FRL
Mid
HOLMAN MIDDLE
624 students · 06–08
● 41 opp50% FRL
Elem
WILLOW BROOK ELEM.
470 students · PK–05
● 50 opp40% FRL
Elem
BRIDGEWAY ELEM.
456 students · PK–05
● 43 opp42% FRL
Elem
PARKWOOD ELEM.
414 students · PK–05
● 46 opp46% FRL
Elem
ROSE ACRES ELEM.
350 students · PK–05
● 46 opp28% FRL
Elem
TRADITIONAL SCH.
346 students · KG–08
● 46 opp23% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
195 FEE FEE RD, MARYLAND HEIGHTS, MO 63043
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.