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FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE

825 O'FALLON RD, ST CHARLES, MO 63304FRANCIS HOWELL R-III →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
838
Students
Total enrolled
$15,728
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 10% vs nat'l
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 7% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 838 students in grades 06–08 in ST CHARLES, Missouri.
10% above average funding
District spends $15,728 per pupil, 10% more than the national average of $14,347.
16.4 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE is a large middle in ST CHARLES, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 838 students. The district invests $15,728 per student — 10% above the national average of $14,347, with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at FRANCIS HOWELL MIDDLE

838
Total Students
16.4 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
51
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution432 male · 406 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 72 students
Student Composition
83%
Asian5%
White83%
Hispanic / Latino3%
Black5%
Multiracial4%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 292895000220

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,728Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$15,728
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,920
Student Support$2,988
Administration$1,887
Operations$2,359
Other$1,573
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $15,728 spent per student, an estimated $6,968 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
20%
73%
State government
19.8%
Local (property tax)
73.3%
Federal programs
7.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.BECKY-DAVID ELEM.CENTRAL ELEM.CASTLIO ELEM.
+6 more
↓
Middle
BRYAN MIDDLEHOLLENBECK MIDDLEBARNWELL MIDDLESAEGER MIDDLE
↓
High School
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGHFRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGHFRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGHFRANCIS HOWELL UNION HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Charles County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictFRANCIS HOWELL R-III →
Phone: (636)851-4800
NCES ID: 292895000220
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in ST CHARLES seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in FRANCIS HOWELL R-III
High
FRANCIS HOWELL HIGH
1,835 students · 09–12
8% FRL
High
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH
1,805 students · 09–12
18% FRL
High
FRANCIS HOWELL NORTH HIGH
1,679 students · 09–12
● 49 opp19% FRL
Elem
FAIRMOUNT ELEM.
1,013 students · KG–05
● 42 opp18% FRL
Elem
BECKY-DAVID ELEM.
849 students · PK–05
● 49 opp13% FRL
Elem
CENTRAL ELEM.
831 students · PK–05
32% FRL
Elem
CASTLIO ELEM.
818 students · KG–05
12% FRL
Mid
BRYAN MIDDLE
813 students · 06–08
15% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
825 O'FALLON RD, ST CHARLES, MO 63304
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.