Plaza Middle School vs. New Mark Middle School
Should you attend Plaza Middle School or New Mark 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
Plaza Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
New Mark Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 676 students in grades 6-8, Plaza Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,029 students in grades 7-8, New Mark Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
7-8
Total Students
676 students
1,029 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
63 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#667 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#454 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
234
-
Grade 7 Students
216
510
Grade 8 Students
226
519
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
17%
14%
% White
59%
61%
% Hawaiian
2%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
