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Enrollment
792
Middle
DISTRICT 787 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FRANCIS HOWELL R-III·NCES 292895002307
BARNWELL MIDDLE
1035 JUNGS STATION RD, ST CHARLES, MO 63303 · (636) 851-4100 · St. Charles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL792 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 15.7:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
19%
152 students
DISTRICT 16% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 267 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 242 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 283 | 36% |
Student demographics
52%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 44% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
59.4%
MO avg 44.9% . -2.0pp since 2021
Math
66.1%
MO avg 43.8% . +5.0pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 59 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 66 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 5 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 30.2% | 29.2% | 31.6% | 8.8% |
| Math | 36.7% | 29.4% | 21.5% | 12.1% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 59.4% | 66.1% |
| 2023-24 | 58.0% | 62.5% |
| 2022-23 | 58.4% | 57.6% |
| 2021-22 | 61.4% | 61.1% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
60.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.7%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 53% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like BARNWELL MIDDLE
BARNWELL MIDDLE's state test result (60.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARNWELL MIDDLE this school | 792 | 19.2% | 60.1% |
| DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 678 | 18.3% | 57.6% |
| FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLE O'FALLON | 1,114 | 21.4% | 60.6% |
| BRYAN MIDDLE ST CHARLES | 827 | 16.9% | 62.9% |
| SOUTHWEST MIDDLE BALLWIN | 803 | 16.6% | 50.7% |
| ROBERT H. SPERRENG MIDDLE ST LOUIS | 941 | 17.6% | 55.4% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where BARNWELL MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Charles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 60.1% | #35 of 379 | #5 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 66.1% | #35 of 380 ▲ 6 | #4 of 16 ▲ 2 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 59.4% | #35 of 380 ▼ 2 | #5 of 16 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.5pp | #209 of 364 | #12 of 15 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 792 | #48 of 397 | #10 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.9:1 | #296 of 321 | #15 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 52.0% | #87 of 321 | #2 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.2% | #343 of 379 | #9 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -5.6% | #168 of 224 | #6 of 9 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
792
+67 (+9%) vs 2020
-33% since 1990-91, when it was 1,177
Student : Teacher
15.9:1
was 14.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 792 | 49.9 | 15.9:1 | 19% (152) |
| 2023-24 | 783 | 47.5 | 16.5:1 | 19% (145) |
| 2022-23 | 741 | 48.5 | 15.3:1 | 16% (119) |
| 2020-21 | 725 | 49 | 14.8:1 | 21% (152) |
| 2017-18 | 839 | 52.8 | 15.9:1 | 23% (192) |
| 2015-16 | 887 | 57 | 15.6:1 | 29% (258) |
| 2010-11 | 798 | 57 | 14.0:1 | 4% (33) |
| 2000-01 | 948 | 57 | 16.6:1 | 7% (71) |
| 1990-91 | 1,177 | 57 | 20.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for BARNWELL MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 6% (839 to 792); teachers down 6% (52.8 to 49.9).
About BARNWELL MIDDLE
BARNWELL MIDDLE is a high-enrollment middle school in ST CHARLES, Missouri, (ZIP code 63303). The school had 792 students in grades 6 through 8 in 2024-25. Average enrollment for middle schools in Missouri is about 461, so this school runs 72% above that.
FRANCIS HOWELL R-III includes 21 schools. Together they enroll 17,047 students.
At BARNWELL MIDDLE, White students make up 67% of the student body. After that, the student body is 11% Black, 8% Hispanic, 8% Asian, and 6% multiracial. Census figures show St. Charles County is about 84% White. Pick two students at random and there is a 52% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.
The count of teachers at BARNWELL MIDDLE is 49.9 full-time equivalents, for a ratio of 15.9:1. That is 2.9 students per teacher above the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. Around 19% of the school's students qualify for free or reduced-price meals. That tracks the 19% average for public schools in St. Charles County.
The school's average proficiency rate on state tests is 60.1%. For its free or reduced-price lunch share, the predicted value is 52.7%.
St. Charles County has about 414,535 residents, and the median household income is $104,692, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 43%, and about 4% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Besides BARNWELL MIDDLE, St. Charles County has 92 other public schools.
The shortest distance from BARNWELL MIDDLE to another public school is about 0.1 miles, to BECKY-DAVID ELEM.. Other public schools within five miles: at least 8. Nearby schools with test data average 36.2% proficiency; BARNWELL MIDDLE posts 60.1%.
Under the NCES locale system, BARNWELL MIDDLE is Suburb: Large.
Over 4 years, BARNWELL MIDDLE's enrollment grew 9%, to 792. The student-to-teacher ratio rose from 14.8:1 in 2020-21 to 15.9:1 in 2024-25.
The allk12 site hosts a discussion page for BARNWELL MIDDLE covering things like sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
St. Charles County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
414,535
Census ACS
Median income
$104,692
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
4%
Below federal line
Schools in county
93
59,314 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
- FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHigh · 1,843 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- FAIRMOUNT ELEM.Elementary · 971 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
Other schools in ST CHARLES
- FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHHigh · 1,843 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHHigh · 1,750 students
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,716 students
- CENTRAL ELEM.Elementary · 865 students
- CASTLIO ELEM.Elementary · 847 students
- BRYAN MIDDLEMiddle · 827 students
Nearby schools
- BECKY-DAVID ELEM.0.1 mi · 812
- FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH1.4 mi · 1,716
- HENDERSON ELEM.1.6 mi · 653
- EARLY CHILD. FAMILY EDUC CTR.1.6 mi · 189
- CASTLIO ELEM.2.1 mi · 847
- HARVEST RIDGE ELEM.2.2 mi · 572
Frequently asked questions
About BARNWELL MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at BARNWELL MIDDLE?
BARNWELL MIDDLE enrolls approximately 792 students in grades 06-08.
What age range does BARNWELL MIDDLE serve?
BARNWELL MIDDLE serves students from grade 06 through grade 08.
How many teachers does BARNWELL MIDDLE have?
BARNWELL MIDDLE employs 50 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.9:1.
What is the student diversity at BARNWELL MIDDLE?
Student demographics at BARNWELL MIDDLE are roughly 67% White, 8% Hispanic, 11% Black, 8% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is BARNWELL MIDDLE in?
BARNWELL MIDDLE is part of FRANCIS HOWELL R-III.
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