Hermitage Middle School

23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 57 students in grades 6-8, Hermitage 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 40-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Hermitage Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Hermitage Middle School's student population of 57 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
57 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Hermitage Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hermitage Middle School is 0.00, 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.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1150 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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40-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Hermitage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-39%
43%
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40-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Hermitage Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
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American Indian
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Asian
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2%
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Hispanic
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8%
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Black
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15%
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White
100%
68%
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Hawaiian
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1%
Two or more races
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6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
This chart displays the diversity score of Hermitage Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hermitage Middle School's ranking?
Hermitage Middle School is ranked #1150 out of 2,084 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?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Hermitage Middle School?
57 students attend Hermitage Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Hermitage Middle School students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hermitage Middle School?
Hermitage Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Hermitage Middle School offer ?
Hermitage Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Hermitage Middle School part of?
Hermitage Middle School is part of Hermitage R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 57 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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