Nipher Middle School
Tel:
(314) 213-6180
- Nipher Middle School serves 686 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Nipher Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Nipher Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Nipher Middle School's student population of 686 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 686 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 45 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Nipher Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Nipher Middle School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #125 out of 2085 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 1% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 16% |
| White | 79% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kirkwood R-VII School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Nipher Middle School is Kirkwood Senior High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is North Kirkwood Middle School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is George R. Robinson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Saint Louis George R. Robinson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 537 students
1.0 miles
803 Couch Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140 1.0 K-5 537 - Saint Louis Kirkwood Early Child. Center Grades: PK | 330 students
1.3 miles
100 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136 1.3 PK 330 - Saint Louis Crestwood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 444 students
1.4 miles
1020 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 729-2430 1.4 K-5 444 - Saint Louis Kirkwood Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,738 student
1.4 miles
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110 1.4 9-12 1,738 - Saint Louis W. W. Keysor Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 532 students
1.4 miles
725 N Geyer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120 1.4 K-5 532
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