Wydown Middle School vs. North Kirkwood Middle School
Should I attend Wydown 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
Wydown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
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 560 students in grades 6-8, Wydown Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), 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
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
560 students
637 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
47 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#141 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
55%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
68%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
169
215
Grade 7 Students
205
234
Grade 8 Students
186
188
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
4%
% Black
15%
7%
% White
59%
81%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.34
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%