West Middle School
Tel:
(913)627-6000
- West Middle School serves 561 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 34%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 10% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Kansas state average of 35%.
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West Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- West Middle School's student population of 561 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 561 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 13:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Middle School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (KS) |
| Overall School Rank | #1255 out of 1,268 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 34% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 10% | 38% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 46% | 19% |
| Black | 38% | 7% |
| White | 6% | 65% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.54 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 81% | 39% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Kansas City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, KS Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Middle School is F L Schlagle High School (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Northwest Middle School (1.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wm A White Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Kansas City Wm A White Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 269 students
0.1 miles
2600 N 43rd Terrace
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913)627-6250 0.1 K-5 269 - Kansas City Parker Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 119 students
0.8 miles
3334 Haskell
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913)627-4200 0.8 K-5 119 - Kansas City Eugene Ware Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 291 students
0.9 miles
4820 Oakland
Kansas City, KS 66102
(913)627-5950 0.9 K-5 291 - Kansas City Welborn Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 507 students
1.2 miles
5200 Leavenworth Rd
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913)627-4450 1.2 K-5 507 - Kansas City Quindaro Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 378 students
1.4 miles
2800 Farrow
Kansas City, KS 66104
(913)627-4400 1.4 K-5 378
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