Serving 321 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 9% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 13% (which was lower than the Kansas state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Kansas state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
321 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)9%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
3%
Hispanic
52%
22%
Black
33%
7%
White
4%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% KS state average), while 13% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% KS state average).
How many students attend West Middle School?
321 students attend West Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of West Middle School?
West Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Middle School offer ?
West Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West Middle School part of?
West Middle School is part of Kansas City School District.
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