Central Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Central 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
Central Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
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 925 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (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 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,021 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 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
925 students
1,021 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
76 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#230 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#125 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
63%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
296
308
Grade 7 Students
335
360
Grade 8 Students
294
353
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
15%
17%
% Hispanic
7%
3%
% Black
17%
11%
% White
55%
62%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.57
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%