Wydown Middle

Summary:

Wydown Middle is a highly-rated public middle school located in Clayton, Missouri, serving 576 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional institution consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, boasting a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and a diverse student body with a racial makeup of 59.9% White, 15.1% African American, 3.99% Hispanic, 12.33% Asian, and 8.68% two or more races.

Wydown Middle's academic performance is truly remarkable, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages on MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, 62% of 6th graders, 71.8% of 7th graders, and 43% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 43.7%, 39.5%, and 30%, respectively. The school also excels in supporting the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking among the top Missouri middle schools for Asian, African American, Hispanic, White, and multi-racial students.

Wydown Middle's exceptional performance is further highlighted by its relatively high spending per student, at $22,108 in the 2021-2022 school year, and a low student-teacher ratio of 9.4 in the 2022-2023 school year. When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Ladue Middle, which has lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and English Language Arts, Wydown Middle stands out as a true leader in academic excellence, providing a well-resourced and personalized learning environment for its diverse student population.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 6500 Wydown
       Clayton, MO  63105-2216


(314) 854-6400

District: Clayton

SchoolDigger Rank:
12th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $22,108 Help


Students who attend Wydown Middle usually attend:

High:    Clayton High

Feeder schools for Wydown Middle:

Elementary:    Glenridge Elementary
    Meramec Elementary
    Ralph M. Captain Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  9.4 Help
Number of students:  576

Racial breakdown:

White:
59.9%
African American:
15.1%
Asian:
12.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  9.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wydown Middle ranks better than 97.4% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 94.65. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Wydown Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (59.9%), African American (15.1%), Asian (12.3%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wydown Middle is 9.4. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wydown Middle is $22,108.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Wydown Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Wydown Middle 12th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Wydown Middle in the ranking list.)

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Clayton:

SchoolDigger ranks Clayton 6th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Wydown Middle

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Rank History for all students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 92.48 14th 619 97.7%
2007 89.93 18th 624 97.1%
2008 90.56 10th 624 98.4%
2009 92.16 10th 601 98.3%
2010 91.89 13th 614 97.9%
2011 91.42 17th 625 97.3%
2012 88.42 21st 623 96.6%
2013 88.09 17th 649 97.4%
2014 90.65 17th 633 97.3%
2015 95.90 5th 585 99.1%
2016 97.69 2nd 435 99.5%
2017 96.22 5th 568 99.1%
2018 96.72 6th 552 98.9%
2019 96.12 9th 587 98.5%
2021 98.38 4th 454 99.1%
2022 97.71 4th 459 99.1%
2023 94.65 12th 459 97.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 94.97 4th 98 95.9%
2023 97.26 3rd 44 93.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 63.72 46th 192 76.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.27 193rd 422 54.3%
2019 41.91 292nd 482 39.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.67 5th 162 96.9%
2019 80.68 18th 204 91.2%
2021 89.94 7th 195 96.4%
2022 70.45 36th 187 80.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 69.98 12th 104 88.5%
2019 71.90 14th 121 88.4%
2021 77.14 7th 44 84.1%
2022 56.84 22nd 44 50.0%
2023 64.12 18th 48 62.5%
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Rank History for Asian students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.55 1st 32 96.9%
2019 84.91 4th 38 89.5%
2023 73.66 6th 16 62.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.97 30th 129 76.7%
2019 68.51 31st 149 79.2%
2021 96.20 3rd 135 97.8%
2023 66.69 38th 153 75.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.94 1st 96 99.0%
2019 99.54 2nd 130 98.5%
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Rank History for White students at Wydown Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.98 6th 479 98.7%
2019 97.45 10th 527 98.1%
2021 99.21 5th 376 98.7%
2022 98.32 4th 381 99.0%
2023 94.57 12th 385 96.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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by a parent
Sunday, October 2, 2011

Open Quote Would rate as a poor school based on the academic opportunities and especially the low expectation which are set. If your child needs challenges and academic excellence look elsewhere.

The common message is the this middle school is the 'weak link' within the school district, our experience confirms this consensus. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Wydown Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 471 471
1992 367 111 18 5 0 n/a n/a 0 501
1993 389 110 19 5 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1994 418 123 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 552
1995 414 121 32 3 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1996 414 121 32 3 1 n/a n/a 0 571
1997 397 119 33 1 0 n/a n/a 0 550
1998 412 122 33 6 1 n/a n/a 0 574
1999 414 119 33 7 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2000 435 117 46 8 1 n/a n/a 0 607
2001 446 125 55 8 1 n/a n/a 0 635
2002 399 146 42 8 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2003 399 146 42 8 2 n/a n/a 0 597
2004 397 155 45 7 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2005 400 151 43 8 1 n/a n/a 0 603
2006 384 131 36 7 1 n/a n/a 0 559
2007 408 127 54 8 1 n/a n/a 0 598
2008 404 134 59 7 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2009 383 131 51 8 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2010 381 129 58 13 1 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 396 136 63 8 0 0 0 0 603
2012 373 146 75 12 1 0 1 0 608
2013 361 34 61 14 1 0 3 0 474
2014 378 134 77 23 2 0 9 0 623
2015 389 116 65 26 1 0 14 0 611
2016 435 96 66 31 1 0 19 0 648
2017 435 96 71 27 1 0 23 0 653
2018 427 95 80 26 1 0 26 0 655
2019 417 101 81 29 1 0 41 0 670
2020 410 100 85 29 0 0 52 0 676
2021 372 97 69 31 0 0 58 0 627
2022 331 83 65 29 0 0 52 0 560
2023 345 87 71 23 0 0 50 0 576

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wydown Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 471 36.6 12.8 n/a
1992 501 40.5 12.3 n/a
1993 523 41.3 12.7 n/a
1994 552 42.3 13.0 0
1995 571 49.2 11.6 12.8
1996 571 49.2 11.6 12.8
1997 550 50.5 10.9 10.7
1998 574 54.7 10.5 11.8
1999 573 51.2 11.2 13.8
2000 607 52.4 11.6 14.3
2001 635 59.6 10.7 14.6
2002 597 59.1 10.1 3.2
2003 597 59.1 10.1 3.2
2004 605 63.5 9.5 5.5
2005 603 61.3 9.8 6.5
2006 559 58.5 9.6 5.5
2007 598 57.4 10.4 3.8
2008 605 63.5 9.5 2.5
2009 573 63.3 9.1 3.8
2010 582 64.4 9.0 4
2011 603 63.1 9.5 4.3
2012 608 63.2 9.6 6.1
2013 474 61.6 7.6 8.2
2014 623 61.4 10.1 16.5
2015 611 60.0 10.1 18.2
2016 648 60.0 10.8 12.2
2017 653 61.7 10.5 13.9
2018 655 61.4 10.6 12.5
2019 670 61.6 10.8 6.7
2020 676 61.7 10.9 9.6
2021 627 61.3 10.2 11
2022 560 62.6 8.9 7.3
2023 576 60.8 9.4 9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wydown Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 471 36.6 12.8 n/a
1992 501 40.5 12.3 n/a
1993 523 41.3 12.7 n/a
1994 552 42.3 13.0 0
1995 571 49.2 11.6 12.8
1996 571 49.2 11.6 12.8
1997 550 50.5 10.9 10.7
1998 574 54.7 10.5 11.8
1999 573 51.2 11.2 13.8
2000 607 52.4 11.6 14.3
2001 635 59.6 10.7 14.6
2002 597 59.1 10.1 3.2
2003 597 59.1 10.1 3.2
2004 605 63.5 9.5 5.5
2005 603 61.3 9.8 6.5
2006 559 58.5 9.6 5.5
2007 598 57.4 10.4 3.8
2008 605 63.5 9.5 2.5
2009 573 63.3 9.1 3.8
2010 582 64.4 9.0 4
2011 603 63.1 9.5 4.3
2012 608 63.2 9.6 6.1
2013 474 61.6 7.6 8.2
2014 623 61.4 10.1 16.5
2015 611 60.0 10.1 18.2
2016 648 60.0 10.8 12.2
2017 653 61.7 10.5 13.9
2018 655 61.4 10.6 12.5
2019 670 61.6 10.8 6.7
2020 676 61.7 10.9 9.6
2021 627 61.3 10.2 11
2022 560 62.6 8.9 7.3
2023 576 60.8 9.4 9.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wydown Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $459 (2.6%) $17,257 (97.4%) $17,716
2020 $66 (0.4%) $17,668 (99.6%) $17,734
2021 $308 (1.6%) $19,253 (98.4%) $19,561
2022 $548 (2.5%) $21,560 (97.5%) $22,108

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wydown Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 9th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 12th of 459 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Wydown Middle)7462
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)7462
 12%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Wydown Middle)76.260.2
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)76.260.2
 16%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Wydown Middle)68.671.8
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)68.671.8
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Wydown Middle)67.767.7
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)67.767.7
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Wydown Middle)69.743
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Clayton)69.743
 26.7%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (Wydown Middle)63.174.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Clayton)63.174.9
 11.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Wydown Middle)7275.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Clayton)7275.9
 3.9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students670576
 14%
African American10187
 13.9%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian8171
 12.3%
Hispanic2923
 20.7%
Pacific Islander00
White417345
 17.3%
Two or More Races4150
 22%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients6.7%9.7%
 3%


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Students who attend Wydown Middle usually go on to attend Clayton High

Students at Wydown Middle are 60% White, 15% African American, 12% Asian, 9% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

Yes! Wydown Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 12th of 459 Missouri middle schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 576 students attended Wydown Middle.


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