Smithton Middle School vs. West Middle School
Should you attend Smithton 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
Smithton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 521 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 39%). 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 lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 504 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 23% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
521 students
504 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#723 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#1631 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
23%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
29%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
180
177
Grade 7 Students
163
165
Grade 8 Students
178
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
10%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
10%
28%
% White
62%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
13%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
