West Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School
Should you attend West Middle School or Jefferson 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
West Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Jefferson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 525 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 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 621 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 39% 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
525 students
621 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
49 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1631 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#452 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
48%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
186
198
Grade 7 Students
176
239
Grade 8 Students
163
184
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
8%
5%
% Black
27%
21%
% White
46%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
10%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
28%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
