HOECH MIDDLE

www.ritenourschools.org

299 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hoech Middle School is a public middle school located in St. Ann, Missouri, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Ritenour School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, Hoech aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, encouraging students to become active, responsible members of their community.

The school places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, students, and families to ensure student success. As part of the Ritenour School District, Hoech Middle School benefits from district-wide initiatives aimed at closing achievement gaps and utilizing technology to enhance classroom learning. With its dedicated staff and supportive atmosphere, the school strives to create a positive educational experience that meets the unique needs of every student during their critical middle school years.

299

Total Students

52.8

Full-Time Teachers

5.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

222.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOECH MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	82
Black	132
Asian	3
Two or More	30

Black
132 (44.1 %)
Hispanic
82 (27.4 %)
White
52 (17.4 %)
Two or More
30 (10.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)

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:	RITENOUR
Phone:	(314)493-6200
Website:	http://www.ritenourschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	299
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	664
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 5

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 285