Serving 660 students in grades 6-8, Nipher Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 660 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Nipher Middle School serves the southeast part of Saint Louis, MO, covering an attendance area of approximately 7.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school, with an average distance of about 1.5 miles to the zone's edge, while the furthest boundary is located 2.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nipher Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Nipher Middle School's student population of 660 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
660 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Nipher Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nipher Middle School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#97 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
14%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nipher Middle School's ranking?
Nipher Middle School is ranked #97 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Nipher Middle School often compared to?
Nipher Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Kirkwood Middle School, Hixson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Nipher Middle School?
660 students attend Nipher Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Nipher Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Nipher Middle School?
Nipher Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Nipher Middle School offer ?
Nipher Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nipher Middle School part of?
Nipher Middle School is part of Kirkwood R-VII School District.
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