Northwest Middle School vs. Central Middle School
Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Central 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
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Northwest 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 18% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (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 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 626 students in grades 6-8, Central 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 20% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (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 98% 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
755 students
626 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
41 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1838 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1838 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
20%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
21%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
256
243
Grade 7 Students
261
221
Grade 8 Students
238
162
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
6%
2%
% Black
74%
94%
% White
13%
2%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
2%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.12
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
