Plaza Middle School vs. New Mark Middle School
Should you attend Plaza Middle School or New Mark Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Mark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 715 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 1,005 students in grades 7-8, New Mark Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
715 students
1,005 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
62 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#454 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
229
-
Grade 7 Students
235
498
Grade 8 Students
251
507
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
19%
12%
% White
58%
65%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
10%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
