West Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should I attend West Middle School or Jefferson 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
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Overview
Serving 528 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 571 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson 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 45% (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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
528 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1626 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#517 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
163
195
Grade 7 Students
155
196
Grade 8 Students
210
180
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
26%
21%
% White
52%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
10%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%