South Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend South 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
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 520 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (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 35% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 756 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 26% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
520 students
756 students


% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%


Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
43 teachers


Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
18:1


Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#432 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#1672 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)


Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
26%


Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
31%


Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
27%


Students by Grade
Students by Grade


Grade 6 Students
172
259
Grade 7 Students
179
233
Grade 8 Students
169
264
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
13%
1%


% Hispanic
6%
7%


% Black
9%
66%


% White
65%
18%


% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%


Diversity Score
0.55
0.53


Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
51%


Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%

