West Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should you attend West Middle School or South 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
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower 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 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 541 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
730 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#432 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
226
180
Grade 7 Students
272
177
Grade 8 Students
232
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
7%
% Black
63%
13%
% White
22%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.55
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
