Central Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should I attend Central Middle School or West Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 899 students in grades 6-8, Central Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,097 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
899 students
1,097 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
70 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#204 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#181 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
321
378
Grade 7 Students
282
356
Grade 8 Students
296
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
15%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
53%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%