North Kirkwood Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend North Kirkwood Middle School or West Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
North Kirkwood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 697 students in grades 6-8, North Kirkwood 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 71% (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 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
697 students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#87 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#110 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
236
264
Grade 7 Students
247
270
Grade 8 Students
214
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
16%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
5%
10%
% White
82%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%