West Middle School vs. Smithton Middle School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Smithton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 553 students in grades 6-8, West Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 32% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Serving 605 students in grades 6-8, Smithton Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
553 students
605 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1662 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#742 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
190
224
Grade 7 Students
187
196
Grade 8 Students
176
185
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
10%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
28%
13%
% White
48%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
9%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%