South Middle School vs. North Kirkwood Middle School
Should you attend South Middle School or North Kirkwood 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
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
Overview
Serving 542 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 58% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 32% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
542 students
697 students
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
50 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#372 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#87 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
55-59%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
192
236
Grade 7 Students
164
247
Grade 8 Students
186
214
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
14%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
7%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
68%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%