Serving 564 students in grades 5-8, West Plains 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 38% (which is lower 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 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in MO
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
West Plains 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 Plains Middle School is 0.21, 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 Plains Middle School is ranked #1187 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are West Plains Middle School often compared to?
West Plains Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fairview Elementary School by visitors of our site.
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 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend West Plains Middle School?
564 students attend West Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of West Plains Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Plains Middle School?
West Plains Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does West Plains Middle School offer ?
West Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Plains Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 564 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
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