West Middle School vs. West Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts 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 1,021 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (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 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
730 students
1,021 students
% Male | % Female
46% | 54%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1672 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#125 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
226
308
Grade 7 Students
272
360
Grade 8 Students
232
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
17%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
63%
11%
% White
22%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
