West Middle School vs. South Middle School
Should I attend West Middle School or South 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
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 779 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 17% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower 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 74% 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, 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).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
779 students
571 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
53 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1698 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#639 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
276
188
Grade 7 Students
246
189
Grade 8 Students
257
194
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
9%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
61%
15%
% White
26%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
18%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%