Serving 213 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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
213 students attend West County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of West County Middle School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
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 12:1.
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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 213 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 41% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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