NORTHWEST MIDDLE SCHOOL

NORTHWEST MIDDLE is a public middle school that is part of the HAZELWOOD school district, located in FLORISSANT, MO with about 881 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, NORTHWEST MIDDLE has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NORTHWEST MIDDLE School, located at 1605 Shackelford Road in Florissant, Missouri, is a public middle school serving students in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. The school provides a traditional middle-school education environment, focusing on the transitional years between elementary and high school. Its location in the heart of Florissant places it within a well-established community, serving a diverse student population with a variety of academic and extracurricular programs designed to foster student growth during their adolescent years.

The school is dedicated to preparing students for future success by emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, English language arts, and social studies. Beyond the classroom, NORTHWEST MIDDLE typically offers a range of activities—such as athletics, clubs, and arts programs—that encourage student engagement and social development. As part of the Ferguson-Florissant district, the school works to provide a supportive learning environment that addresses the unique social-emotional and academic needs of its middle-school-aged students.

For more information, contact NORTHWEST MIDDLE at (314) 953-5500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.