Serving 604 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 67% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 604 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Wydown Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Saint Louis, MO, covering approximately 3.3 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone ranges from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Wydown Middle School's student population of 604 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
604 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Educate. Inspire. Empower.
School Rankings
Wydown Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wydown Middle School is 0.61, 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
#63 out of 2076 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
17%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
59%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
9%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-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 Wydown Middle School's ranking?
Wydown Middle School is ranked #63 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Wydown Middle School often compared to?
Wydown Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ladue Middle School, North Kirkwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Wydown Middle School?
604 students attend Wydown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wydown Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wydown Middle School?
Wydown Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Wydown Middle School offer ?
Wydown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Wydown Middle School part of?
Wydown Middle School is part of Clayton School District.
School Reviews
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