Nipher Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Nipher 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
Nipher 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 660 students in grades 6-8, Nipher Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), 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
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
660 students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#97 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)
65%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
225
264
Grade 7 Students
212
270
Grade 8 Students
223
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
16%
% Hispanic
6%
4%
% Black
14%
10%
% White
73%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%