Serving 814 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 814 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 65% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: West Middle serves the southern part of Chesterfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 18 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of about 2.8 miles from the school to the edge of the zone and a maximum of 6.1 miles to the furthest boundary.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
West Middle School's student population of 814 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 58 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
814 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
West Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.56, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#110 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
16%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
64%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is West Middle School's ranking?
West Middle School is ranked #110 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are West Middle School often compared to?
West Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
814 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of West Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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