SAEGER MIDDLE

SAEGER MIDDLE is a large middle-grades school in ST CHARLES, Missouri, overseen by FRANCIS HOWELL R-III. The school caters to 750 students in grades 6 through 8. Compared to the state average of about 461 students per school, that is 63% larger than typical.

Across the 21 schools in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III (17,047 students total), SAEGER MIDDLE accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, SAEGER MIDDLE reports that 79% of the student body identifies as White. Beyond that, the school shows 6% Hispanic, 6% Black, 5% multiracial, 4% Asian.

In terms of school funding signals, SAEGER MIDDLE records 47 full-time-equivalent teachers, putting the student-to-teacher ratio at about 15.8:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 13.0:1, putting SAEGER MIDDLE higher than the state norm the norm. Around 12% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator.

Adjusting for the school's free-and-reduced-lunch share, SAEGER MIDDLE tracks the demographic baseline. The model predicts 51.0% given the school's FRL share; actual proficiency is 40.4%.

In the surrounding community, ACS estimates for St. Charles County put median household earnings sit near $104,692, roughly 43% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and census figures put the poverty rate at about 4%. SAEGER MIDDLE is one of 93 public schools in St. Charles County (combined enrollment of about 59,314 students).

The closest other public school is FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH, roughly 0.1 miles away. Within five miles, there are 8 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts SAEGER MIDDLE at 7th of 7; the average score across the group is 56.1%.

SAEGER MIDDLE operates from a commuter-belt location.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at SAEGER MIDDLE has expanded 3%, going from 731 students in 2018 to 750 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 84% to 79% across the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this school, members of the SAEGER MIDDLE community share and discuss pickup logistics, teacher feedback, and after-school programs. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to weigh in.