Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, Delta Woods Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 64% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Delta Woods Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Delta Woods Middle School's student population of 778 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Delta Woods Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Delta Woods Middle School is 0.55, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#96 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
13%
15%
White
65%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Delta Woods Middle School's ranking?
Delta Woods Middle School is ranked #96 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Delta Woods Middle School often compared to?
Delta Woods Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Paul Kinder Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Delta Woods Middle School?
778 students attend Delta Woods Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Delta Woods Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Delta Woods Middle School?
Delta Woods Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Delta Woods Middle School offer ?
Delta Woods Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Delta Woods Middle School part of?
Delta Woods Middle School is part of Blue Springs R-IV School District.
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