NORTH MIDDLE

674 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

North Middle School, located at 4420 Vaile Avenue in Florissant, Missouri, is a public middle school serving students within the Ferguson-Florissant School District. As a key educational institution in the North County area, the school focuses on supporting the developmental and academic needs of students in the middle grades. Its curriculum is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, providing a structured environment that emphasizes core subjects like math, science, language arts, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities to encourage student exploration.

The school is situated in a well-established Florissant community and plays a vital role in the district’s efforts to provide equitable learning opportunities. North Middle typically emphasizes a supportive school culture, aiming to foster student engagement through extracurricular activities, sports, and community involvement. For parents and guardians, the school serves as a central hub for academic development, character building, and preparation for the rigorous expectations of the district’s high school programs.

674

Total Students

44.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

104.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NORTH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	31
Black	566
Asian	5
Two or More	35

Black
566 (84.0 %)
White
37 (5.5 %)
Two or More
35 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
31 (4.6 %)
Asian
5 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HAZELWOOD
Phone:	(314)953-7500
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	674
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	702
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 248

Grade 7 216

Grade 8 210