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West County Middle School

728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 246 students in grades 6-8, West County Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 39% (which is equal to the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
West County Middle School's student population of 246 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
246 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
West County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West County Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#1139 out of 2084 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of West County Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of West County Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
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Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in West County Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
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15%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in West County Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
White
97%
69%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in West County Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
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n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in West County Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Missouri.
0.06
This chart displays the diversity score of West County Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in West County Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Missouri by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is West County Middle School's ranking?
West County Middle School is ranked #1139 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West County Middle School?
246 students attend West County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of West County Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West County Middle School?
West County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does West County Middle School offer ?
West County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is West County Middle School part of?
West County Middle School is part of West St. Francois County R-IV School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 246 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 3%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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