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If you could change one rule at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE, what would it be?
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Enrollment
1,019
Middle
DISTRICT 956 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 290837002491
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE
210 VIRGIL ST, O'FALLON, MO 63366 · (636) 281-2356 · St. Charles County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL1,019 STUDENTS
B+
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Scored higher than 65% of Missouri public middle schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- C+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
74 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.7:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
20%
201 students
DISTRICT 20% · 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 | 347 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 315 | 31% |
| Grade 8 | 357 | 35% |
Student demographics
37%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 45% · 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
53.0%
MO avg 44.9% . +1.6pp since 2021
Math
58.0%
MO avg 43.8% . +2.0pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 53 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 58 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 2 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 2 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 26.1% | 26.9% | 36.3% | 10.5% |
| Math | 28.0% | 30.0% | 25.5% | 16.2% |
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 | 53.0% | 58.0% |
| 2023-24 | 52.4% | 53.9% |
| 2022-23 | 50.3% | 52.9% |
| 2021-22 | 51.4% | 56.0% |
% 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
51.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.5%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
-1.2pp
below demographic expectation
What this means: About 51% 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 FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE's state test result (51.3% proficient) is higher than 4 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE this school | 1,019 | 19.7% | 51.3% |
| WENTZVILLE SOUTH MIDDLE WENTZVILLE | 1,068 | 16.7% | 49.1% |
| NORTH POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL WENTZVILLE | 1,031 | 14.4% | 47.8% |
| East Trails Middle School Lee's Summit | 1,051 | 24.1% | 49.8% |
| WENTZVILLE MIDDLE WENTZVILLE | 792 | 21.0% | 44.6% |
| HIXSON MIDDLE ST LOUIS | 982 | 13.8% | 64.3% |
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 FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Charles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 51.3% | #81 of 379 | #11 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #71 of 380 ▲ 14 | #10 of 16 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 53.0% | #67 of 380 ▼ 6 | #9 of 16 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +1.8pp | #199 of 364 | #11 of 15 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 1,019 | #12 of 397 | #5 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 13.8:1 | #202 of 321 | #8 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 37.1% | #151 of 321 | #13 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 19.7% | #341 of 379 | #8 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +3.1% | #73 of 91 | #4 of 6 |
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
1,019
-33 (-3%) vs 2020
-1% since 1990-91, when it was 1,027
Student : Teacher
13.8:1
was 14.0:1
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 | 1,019 | 73.7 | 13.8:1 | 20% (201) |
| 2023-24 | 1,004 | 75.8 | 13.3:1 | 22% (216) |
| 2022-23 | 1,067 | 74 | 14.4:1 | 20% (215) |
| 2020-21 | 1,052 | 75 | 14.0:1 | 22% (236) |
| 2017-18 | 988 | 74.5 | 13.3:1 | 25% (249) |
| 2015-16 | 1,029 | 69 | 14.9:1 | 24% (242) |
| 2010-11 | 948 | 70 | 13.5:1 | 22% (208) |
| 2000-01 | 1,471 | 100 | 14.7:1 | 12% (182) |
| 1990-91 | 1,027 | 56 | 18.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 3% (988 to 1,019); teachers down 1% (74.5 to 73.7).
About FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE is a high-enrollment middle school in O'FALLON, Missouri. A total of 1,019 students attend the school, which covers grades 6 through 8. The average for middle schools in Missouri is about 461 students, so this school is 121% bigger than average.
FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT has 16,698 students spread across 25 schools.
Roughly 78% of students at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE are White. Other reported shares: 8% Black, 6% Hispanic, and 5% multiracial. The school's diversity index is 37%, meaning two students picked at random have a 37% chance of belonging to different racial or ethnic groups.
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE operates with 73.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, a ratio of about 13.8:1. That is higher than the 13.0:1 average for middle schools in Missouri. About 20% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. For comparison, public schools in St. Charles County average 19%.
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE is graded B+ by allk12, scoring above 65% of Missouri public middle schools once test results, poverty-adjusted performance, and the recent trend are combined.
On the allk12 BeatsExpectations measure, FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE is 1.2 points below the average proficiency rate on state tests predicted for its free or reduced-price lunch share: 51.3% actual, 52.5% predicted. That is outside both the top and bottom 10% in Missouri.
In St. Charles County (population about 414,535), the median household income is $104,692, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 43% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 4%. There are 93 public schools in St. Charles County, enrolling about 59,314 students in all.
Of nearby public schools, JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. is the closest, at about 0.8 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE. Of 8 schools in the immediate area with test results, FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE ranks 5th on average proficiency.
Its location is classified as Suburb: Large by the National Center for Education Statistics.
Enrollment declined 3% from its 2020-21 level of 1,052.
The discussion area below is open to posts about sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
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 FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
- FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,643 students
- FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,538 students
- FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGHHigh · 1,212 students
- FT. ZUMWALT EAST HIGHHigh · 1,171 students
- FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLEMiddle · 1,114 students
- DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLEMiddle · 869 students
Other schools in O'FALLON
- FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGHHigh · 1,643 students
- FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGHHigh · 1,538 students
- FRONTIER MIDDLEMiddle · 1,243 students
- FT. ZUWMALT WEST MIDDLEMiddle · 1,114 students
- PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM.Elementary · 696 students
- DISCOVERY RIDGE ELEMENTARYElementary · 590 students
Nearby schools
- JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM.0.8 mi · 412
- FOREST PARK ELEM.0.9 mi · 436
- ROCK CREEK ELEM.1.4 mi · 408
- WESTHOFF ELEM.1.7 mi · 534
- FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH1.8 mi · 1,212
- FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH1.9 mi · 1,538
Frequently asked questions
About FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLEWhat is the total enrollment at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE?
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE enrolls approximately 1,019 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE serve?
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE serves grades 06-08.
What is the student-teacher ratio at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE?
The student-to-teacher ratio at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE is approximately 13.8:1 (74 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE?
At FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 78% White, 6% Hispanic, 8% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
What district is FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE in?
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE is part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.