North Kirkwood Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should I attend North Kirkwood 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
North Kirkwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
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 637 students in grades 6-8, North Kirkwood 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 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
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
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
637 students
1,097 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
82 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#141 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)
55%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
66%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
215
378
Grade 7 Students
234
356
Grade 8 Students
188
363
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
15%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
7%
12%
% White
81%
63%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.34
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%