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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 560 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- 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
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Wydown Middle School's student population of 560 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
560 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wydown Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 2,092 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 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#33 out of 2092 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
15%
15%
White
59%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #33 out of 2,092 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 North Kirkwood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Wydown Middle School?
560 students attend Wydown Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Wydown Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 5% 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 13:1.
What grades does Wydown Middle School offer ?
Wydown Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wydown Middle School part of?
Wydown Middle School is part of Clayton School District.
School Reviews
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This school offers a wide variety of academic classes and electives that you can choose from. School District of Clayton is one of the top 3 richest school district in the world, 1 being Ladue Schools, 2 being School District of Clayton, MO, and 3 being University City Schools. Wydown is the place to be!
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