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 881 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 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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
881 students
814 students
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
58 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#272 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#110 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
65%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
294
264
Grade 7 Students
295
270
Grade 8 Students
292
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
16%
% Hispanic
7%
4%
% Black
15%
10%
% White
58%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
2%