West County Middle

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West County Middle ranks 126 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public 6-8

728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601-0728

(573) 562-7535

District: West St. Francois County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
126^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,536

Students who attend West County Middle usually attend:

High:

West County High

Feeder schools for West County Middle:

Elementary:

West County Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 15.7

Number of students: 246

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Two or more races:

1.6%

Hispanic:

0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West County Middle ranks better than 72.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.3. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), two or more races (1.6%), Hispanic (0.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West County Middle is 15.7. (See more...)

Compare West County Middle employs 15.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West County Middle is $8,536.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

West County Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks West County Middle 126^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See West County Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

West St. Francois County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks West St. Francois County R-IV 97^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West County Middle

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Rank History for all students at West County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	44.95	372^nd	619	39.9%
2007	58.07	236^th	624	62.2%
2008	54.69	274^th	624	56.1%
2009	49.63	340^th	601	43.4%
2010	68.16	161^st	614	73.8%
2011	75.18	94^th	625	85.0%
2012	75.94	94^th	623	84.9%
2013	75.52	87^th	649	86.6%
2014	79.58	63^rd	633	90.0%
2015	62.15	189^th	585	67.7%
2016	71.04	102^nd	435	76.6%
2017	51.31	289^th	568	49.1%
2018	51.31	261^st	552	52.7%
2019	54.70	248^th	587	57.8%
2021	61.71	158^th	454	65.2%
2022	55.67	194^th	459	57.7%
2023	67.30	126^th	459	72.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at West County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	55.13	143^rd	422	66.1%
2019	68.80	89^th	482	81.5%
2021	67.63	79^th	371	78.7%
2022	56.77	137^th	365	62.5%
2023	75.72	49^th	382	87.2%

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Rank History for Disabled students at West County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	12.80	161^st	162	0.6%
2019	60.40	70^th	204	65.7%

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Rank History for White students at West County Middle

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	40.62	284^th	479	40.7%
2019	46.20	267^th	527	49.3%
2021	50.73	170^th	376	54.8%
2022	45.43	196^th	381	48.6%
2023	56.46	146^th	385	62.1%

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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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West County Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1995	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1996	231	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	231
1997	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
1998	254	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	254
1999	232	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	232
2000	239	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	239
2001	235	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	235
2002	246	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2003	246	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	247
2004	253	4	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	258
2005	255	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	257
2006	245	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	246
2007	229	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	230
2008	224	3	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	228
2009	235	1	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	236
2010	234	1	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	236
2011	230	1	0	1	0	0	0	232
2012	223	1	0	1	0	0	0	225
2013	213	1	0	0	0	0	1	215
2014	241	2	1	0	0	0	1	245
2015	237	3	1	2	0	0	0	243
2016	231	3	0	2	0	0	0	236
2017	222	4	0	2	0	0	0	228
2018	240	5	1	2	0	0	1	249
2019	242	1	1	0	1	0	0	245
2020	219	2	0	0	0	0	17	238
2021	249	2	0	1	0	0	2	254
2022	244	1	0	2	0	0	5	252
2023	239	1	0	2	0	0	4	246

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 West County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	231	13.3	17.4	n/a
1996	231	13.3	17.4	n/a
1997	239	15.7	15.2	38.9
1998	254	15.2	16.7	94.5
1999	232	16.3	14.2	49.6
2000	239	16.0	14.9	46
2001	235	16.4	14.3	51.5
2002	247	15.7	15.7	62.3
2003	247	15.7	15.7	62.3
2004	258	16.4	15.7	53.5
2005	257	15.4	16.7	59.9
2006	246	15.2	16.2	56.9
2007	230	14.2	16.2	54.3
2008	228	15.9	14.3	60.1
2009	236	14.9	15.8	60.2
2010	236	14.9	15.8	61.9
2011	232	15.2	15.1	62.5
2012	225	14.8	15.1	63.6
2013	215	15.8	13.6	63.3
2014	245	16.3	14.9	60.4
2015	243	16.0	15.1	55.1
2016	236	16.0	14.7	58.5
2017	228	15.6	14.5	54.8
2018	249	15.1	16.3	56.2
2019	245	15.6	15.7	64.1
2020	238	15.7	15.1	58.4
2021	254	15.5	16.3	53.9
2022	252	15.4	16.3	53.6
2023	246	15.6	15.7	55.7

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 West County Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1995	231	13.3	17.4	n/a
1996	231	13.3	17.4	n/a
1997	239	15.7	15.2	38.9
1998	254	15.2	16.7	94.5
1999	232	16.3	14.2	49.6
2000	239	16.0	14.9	46
2001	235	16.4	14.3	51.5
2002	247	15.7	15.7	62.3
2003	247	15.7	15.7	62.3
2004	258	16.4	15.7	53.5
2005	257	15.4	16.7	59.9
2006	246	15.2	16.2	56.9
2007	230	14.2	16.2	54.3
2008	228	15.9	14.3	60.1
2009	236	14.9	15.8	60.2
2010	236	14.9	15.8	61.9
2011	232	15.2	15.1	62.5
2012	225	14.8	15.1	63.6
2013	215	15.8	13.6	63.3
2014	245	16.3	14.9	60.4
2015	243	16.0	15.1	55.1
2016	236	16.0	14.7	58.5
2017	228	15.6	14.5	54.8
2018	249	15.1	16.3	56.2
2019	245	15.6	15.7	64.1
2020	238	15.7	15.1	58.4
2021	254	15.5	16.3	53.9
2022	252	15.4	16.3	53.6
2023	246	15.6	15.7	55.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for West County Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$210 (2.6%)	$7,757 (97.4%)	$7,967
2020	$527 (6.7%)	$7,283 (93.3%)	$7,810
2021	$2,321 (27.0%)	$6,284 (73.0%)	$8,605
2022	$1,491 (17.5%)	$7,045 (82.5%)	$8,536

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on West County Middle

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 248^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 126^th of 459 Middle schools	14.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (West County Middle)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (West St. Francois County R-IV)	56.2	45.9	10.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West County Middle)	44.4	30.6	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (West St. Francois County R-IV)	44.4	30.6	13.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West County Middle)	46.6	37.2	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (West St. Francois County R-IV)	46.6	37.2	9.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West County Middle)	39.7	41	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (West St. Francois County R-IV)	39.7	41	1.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.3	6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (West County Middle)	37.8	43.5	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (West St. Francois County R-IV)	37.8	43.5	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (West County Middle)	30.9	49.5	18.6%
8th Grade Science (West St. Francois County R-IV)	30.9	49.5	18.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West County Middle)	45.7	50.6	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (West St. Francois County R-IV)	45.7	50.6	4.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	245	246	0.4%
African American	1	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	0	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	242	239	1.2%
Two or More Races	0	4
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	64.1%	55.7%	8.4%

Schools Near West County Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West County Middle	Public	6-8	728 Hwy M	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	West St. Francois County R-IV	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 562-7535	246	16	15.7	55.7%	239 (97.2%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	67.3	126^th of 459 public middle schools	72.5%		55.7	194^th of 459 public middle schools	57.7%	68			45.9	37.2	43.5		49.5			30.6	41.0	50.6		$8,536	$1,491	$7,045
North County Middle	Public	7-8	406 E Chestnut	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 431-3300	396	32	12.2	51.3%	375 (94.7%)	6 (1.5%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.8%)	32.8	317^th of 459 public middle schools	30.9%		37.7	299^th of 459 public middle schools	34.9%	18				21.9	28.9		24.7				21.9	35.5	75.0	$9,341	$1,159	$8,182
Intermediate School	Public	5-6	801 Elm St	Desloge	63601	St. Francois County	North St. Francois County R-I	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 431-3300	371	27	13.7	54.2%	351 (94.6%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.9%)								(n/a)		47.8	44.5			36.8			35.7	33.0				$10,243	$1,389	$8,853
Central Middle	Public	6-8	801 Columbia	Park Hills	63601	St. Francois County	Central R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 431-2616	418	30	14.0	54.1%	394 (94.3%)	14 (3.3%)	9 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	55.7	195^th of 459 public middle schools	57.5%		49.2	236^th of 459 public middle schools	48.6%	41			40.2	24.8	40.3		40.3			33.3	36.5	45.4		$10,768	$1,944	$8,824
John A. Evans Middle	Public	7-8	303 S Lead St	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 438-2101	310	26	11.9	100.0%	299 (96.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.6%)	68.8	113^th of 459 public middle schools	75.4%		74.3	91^st of 459 public middle schools	80.2%	22				46.3	30.8		46.7				38.8	49.7		$10,048	$719	$9,329
Trojan Intermediate	Public	4-6	367 Intermediate Dr	Potosi	63664	Washington County	Potosi R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 436-8108	438	33	13.3	100.0%	425 (97.0%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.8%)								(n/a)	53.1	42.7	67.5			56.1		62.3	58.5	50.8				$10,022	$1,056	$8,966
Farmington Middle	Public	7-8	506 S Fleming St	Farmington	63640	St. Francois County	Farmington R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 701-1330	629	43	14.7	48.8%	587 (93.3%)	7 (1.1%)	21 (3.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	10 (1.6%)	64.3	141^st of 459 public middle schools	69.3%		76.8	77^th of 459 public middle schools	83.2%	64				47.2	22.6		39.8				43.3	47.2	88.8	$8,652	$1,217	$7,435
Lincoln Intermediate	Public	5-6	708 S Fleming	Farmington	63640	St. Francois County	Farmington R-Vii	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 701-1340	551	38	14.4	52.3%	507 (92.0%)	6 (1.1%)	15 (2.7%)	5 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	16 (2.9%)								(n/a)		41.3	41.8			50.0			43.3	42.5				$9,303	$1,308	$7,995
Kingston Middle	Public	6-8	10047 Diamond Rd	Cadet	63630	Washington County	Kingston K-14	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(573) 438-4982	190	15	12.9	98.4%	181 (95.3%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.7%)	42.2	274^th of 459 public middle schools	40.3%		49.4	233^rd of 459 public middle schools	49.2%	41			36.2	40.4	11.3		25.8			36.2		38.7		$11,642	$2,317	$9,325
Desoto Junior High	Public	7-8	731 Amvets Dr	De Soto	63020	Jefferson County	Desoto 73	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(636) 586-1030	381	27	13.9	46.2%	359 (94.2%)	3 (0.8%)	6 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.4%)	63.6	146^th of 459 public middle schools	68.2%		51.5	222^nd of 459 public middle schools	51.6%	76				43.1	41.9		35.9				40.9	41.9	88.9	$10,291	$2,411	$7,880

Frequently Asked Questions about West County Middle

Is West County Middle a good school?

West County Middle ranks 126^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of West County Middle attend?

Students who attend West County Middle usually go on to attend West County High

What is the racial makeup of West County Middle?

Students at West County Middle are 97% White, 2% Two or more races.

How many students attend West County Middle?

In the 2022-23 school year, 246 students attended West County Middle.

What district is West County Middle in?

West St. Francois County R-IV

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