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Teachers: what resource would make the biggest difference at HARDIN MIDDLE this year?
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Enrollment
676
Middle
DISTRICT 691 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ST. CHARLES R-VI·NCES 292892001850
HARDIN MIDDLE
1950 ELM ST, ST CHARLES, MO 63301 · (636) 443-4300 · St. Charles County
GRADES 07–08MIDDLE13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL676 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
63 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
40%
269 students
DISTRICT 41% · 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 7 | 333 | 49% |
| Grade 8 | 343 | 51% |
Student demographics
47%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · 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
School pathway
Feeds from
Based on grade levels within ST. CHARLES R-VI. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
58.1%
MO avg 44.9% . +7.9pp since 2021
Math
57.0%
MO avg 43.8% . +7.4pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 57 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 8 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 7 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 33.0% | 25.1% | 32.1% | 9.6% |
| Math | 30.0% | 27.0% | 26.4% | 16.4% |
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 | 58.1% | 57.0% |
| 2023-24 | 49.5% | 49.5% |
| 2022-23 | 41.5% | 46.7% |
| 2021-22 | 50.2% | 49.6% |
% 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
53.4%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
45.0%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 53% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 45% 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 HARDIN MIDDLE
HARDIN MIDDLE's state test result (53.4% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARDIN MIDDLE this school | 676 | 39.8% | 53.4% |
| JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL ST CHARLES | 706 | 43.8% | 40.8% |
| PAUL KINDER MIDDLE SCHOOL BLUE SPRINGS | 919 | 38.8% | 49.2% |
| LIBERTY MIDDLE SCHOOL LIBERTY | 609 | 35.5% | 41.0% |
| WOODRIDGE MIDDLE SCHOOL HIGH RIDGE | 569 | 42.5% | 42.3% |
| WARRENSBURG MIDDLE WARRENSBURG | 779 | 41.3% | 37.1% |
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 HARDIN MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Charles County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 53.4% | #68 of 379 | #9 of 16 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 57.0% | #75 of 380 ▲ 48 | #13 of 16 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.1% | #40 of 380 ▲ 35 | #6 of 16 ▲ 4 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +7.7pp | #75 of 364 | #2 of 15 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 676 | #89 of 397 | #15 of 16 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 10.7:1 | #17 of 321 | #1 of 16 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 47.3% | #109 of 321 | #7 of 16 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 39.8% | #252 of 379 | #2 of 16 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.3% | #218 of 224 | #9 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
676
-42 (-6%) vs 2020
+13% since 1990-91, when it was 599
Student : Teacher
10.7:1
was 12.8:1
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 | 676 | 63 | 10.7:1 | 40% (269) |
| 2023-24 | 662 | 60.8 | 10.9:1 | 32% (211) |
| 2022-23 | 697 | 58.1 | 12.0:1 | 43% (297) |
| 2020-21 | 718 | 56 | 12.8:1 | 41% (296) |
| 2017-18 | 685 | 55 | 12.4:1 | 44% (299) |
| 2015-16 | 702 | 46 | 15.3:1 | 43% (301) |
| 2010-11 | 765 | 52 | 14.7:1 | 43% (327) |
| 2000-01 | 706 | 51 | 13.8:1 | 33% (234) |
| 1990-91 | 599 | 45 | 13.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HARDIN MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (685 to 676); teachers up 14% (55 to 63).
About HARDIN MIDDLE
Students in ST CHARLES, Missouri, attend HARDIN MIDDLE, a mid-sized middle school. The school serves grades 7 through 8. Enrollment is 676 students. It has 47% more students than the average for middle schools in Missouri (about 461).
Besides HARDIN MIDDLE, ST. CHARLES R-VI runs 10 other schools. The district enrolls 4,732 students.
White students are 70% of those enrolled at HARDIN MIDDLE. Other reported shares: 15% Black and 12% Hispanic. That compares with about 84% White among all St. Charles County residents. A diversity index of 47% means there is a 47% chance two randomly chosen students at HARDIN MIDDLE are from different groups.
Teacher count: 63 full-time equivalents. Student-to-teacher ratio: 10.7:1. The average for middle schools in Missouri, 13.0:1, is higher. Roughly 40% of students come from households that qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with the 19% average for public schools in St. Charles County, the school's rate is higher.
HARDIN MIDDLE's actual average proficiency rate across its state test results (53.4%) and its predicted rate (45.0%) put it outside the top and bottom 10% of Missouri schools.
In the wider St. Charles County area, the median household earns about $104,692 a year, about 43% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 4% of residents are in poverty. Across St. Charles County, 93 public schools serve about 59,314 students.
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY sits less than a tenth of a mile from HARDIN MIDDLE. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. By average proficiency, HARDIN MIDDLE is 5th among 8 schools close by.
For locale, NCES codes HARDIN MIDDLE as City: Small.
In 2024-25, the school enrolled 676, down from 718 in 2020-21. The school's ratio dropped from 12.8:1 to 10.7:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
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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 ST. CHARLES R-VI
- ST. CHARLES HIGHHigh · 782 students
- JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOLMiddle · 706 students
- ST. CHARLES WEST HIGHHigh · 645 students
- HARRIS ELEM.Elementary · 408 students
- MONROE ELEM.Elementary · 366 students
- COVERDELL ELEM.Elementary · 291 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
Other Hardin Middle schools
One other US public school is named Hardin Middle. HARDIN MIDDLE is the largest of the 2.
- Hardin Middle SchoolHardin, MT · 359 students
Nearby schools
- BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY0.1 mi · 227
- ST. CHARLES HIGH0.4 mi · 782
- COVERDELL ELEM.0.9 mi · 291
- LINCOLN ELEM.0.9 mi · 160
- GEORGE M. NULL ELEM.1.2 mi · 233
- ST.CHARLES EARLY CHILDHOOD CTR1.4 mi · 238
Frequently asked questions
About HARDIN MIDDLEHow many students attend HARDIN MIDDLE?
HARDIN MIDDLE enrolls approximately 676 students in grades 07-08.
What age range does HARDIN MIDDLE serve?
HARDIN MIDDLE serves students from grade 07 through grade 08.
How many students per teacher at HARDIN MIDDLE?
Approximately 10.7:1 students per teacher at HARDIN MIDDLE.
What is the racial breakdown of students at HARDIN MIDDLE?
At HARDIN MIDDLE, the student body is approximately 70% White, 12% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees HARDIN MIDDLE?
HARDIN MIDDLE is overseen by ST. CHARLES R-VI in St. Charles County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.