Kirkwood R-VII School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public middle schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District, serving 1,337 students. Public middle schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 47% statewide average). This district's average middle testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public middle schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District are North Kirkwood Middle School and Nipher Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 27% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Missouri public middle school average of 13:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Kirkwood R-VII School District |
| School District Website | http://www.kirkwoodschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (314) 213-6101 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 798 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,337 Students | 234,916 Students |
| # of Teachers | 91 Teachers | 17,953 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 |
District Comparison
Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 549 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #21 out of 559 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.45 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 933 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | 1% |
| # of Asian Students | 21 Students | 4,383 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 46 Students | 14,718 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 152 Students | 36,097 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 1,053 Students | 170,346 Students |
| % White Students | 79% | 73% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 1 Student | 545 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 62 Students | 7,894 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 2,341 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 2,755 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 2,902 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 2,818 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 3,048 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 3,273 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 7,599 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 445 | 46,785 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 454 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 438 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 7,944 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 6,707 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 6,765 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 6,426 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,627 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,044 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $83 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $73 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,627 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,044 | $10,831 |
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Kirkwood R-VII School District Public Middle Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Kirkwood Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5%11287 Manchester Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8 | 651 students
- Nipher Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10%700 S Kirkwood Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Grades: 6-8 | 686 students
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