South Middle School vs. North Kirkwood Middle School
Should I attend South Middle School or North Kirkwood 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
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, South 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 41% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
571 students
637 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#639 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#141 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
188
215
Grade 7 Students
189
234
Grade 8 Students
194
188
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
60%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%