Plaza Middle School vs. New Mark Middle School
Should I attend Plaza Middle School or New Mark 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
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Mark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 681 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (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 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 982 students in grades 7-8, New Mark Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
681 students
982 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
60 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#798 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#434 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
229
-
Grade 7 Students
235
498
Grade 8 Students
217
484
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
11%
10%
% Black
20%
12%
% White
58%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
19%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
