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What's the most underrated thing about NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
697
Middle
DISTRICT 679 · STATE 461
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·KIRKWOOD R-VII·NCES 291677000925
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE
11287 MANCHESTER RD, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122 · (314) 213-6170 · St. Louis County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL697 STUDENTS
A+
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Scored higher than 98% of Missouri public middle schools
- A+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- ABeats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- AThree-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Missouri public middle schools
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
50 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.8:1 · STATE 13.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
7%
46 students
DISTRICT 7% · STATE 54%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 236 | 34% |
| Grade 7 | 247 | 35% |
| Grade 8 | 214 | 31% |
Student demographics
33%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 52% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE→KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH
Based on grade levels within KIRKWOOD R-VII. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MAP 2024-25 . % Proficient + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
71.8%
MO avg 44.9% . +7.3pp since 2021
Math
74.8%
MO avg 43.8% . +12.6pp since 2021
What this means: On the MAP, Missouri's statewide test, about 72 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 75 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Missouri schools, those numbers are about 45 and 44. Reading and writing scores are up about 7 points since 2021, while math scores are up about 13 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Advanced | Proficient | Basic | Below Basic |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 42.9% | 28.9% | 24.0% | 4.0% |
| Math | 49.7% | 25.1% | 19.1% | 5.9% |
Share of tested students at each MAP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
MAP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 71.8% | 74.8% |
| 2023-24 | 71.3% | 72.5% |
| 2022-23 | 72.1% | 71.9% |
| 2021-22 | 64.5% | 62.2% |
% Proficient + Advanced, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MAP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
70.2%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
57.4%
based on MO schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+12.8pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 70% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 57% typical for Missouri schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Missouri's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE's state test result (70.2% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE this school | 697 | 6.6% | 70.2% |
| NIPHER MIDDLE KIRKWOOD | 660 | 11.5% | 64.3% |
| LASALLE SPRINGS MIDDLE WILDWOOD | 927 | 9.6% | 55.8% |
| HIXSON MIDDLE ST LOUIS | 982 | 13.8% | 64.3% |
| NORTH POINT MIDDLE SCHOOL WENTZVILLE | 1,031 | 14.4% | 47.8% |
| KEARNEY MIDDLE KEARNEY | 591 | 16.9% | 59.1% |
Matched among Missouri middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In Missouri | In St. Louis County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 70.2% | #7 of 379 | #4 of 51 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 74.8% | #7 of 380 ▲ 3 | #2 of 51 ▲ 1 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 71.8% | #3 of 380 no change | #3 of 51 no change |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.0pp | #35 of 364 | #10 of 48 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 697 | #78 of 397 | #16 of 51 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 14.0:1 | #212 of 321 | #26 of 45 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 32.6% | #168 of 321 | #30 of 45 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 6.6% | #379 of 379 | #51 of 51 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.1% | #51 of 91 | #7 of 13 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
697
+56 (+9%) vs 2020
+17% since 1990-91, when it was 597
Student : Teacher
14.0:1
was 14.2:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 697 | 49.8 | 14.0:1 | 7% (46) |
| 2023-24 | 662 | 56.5 | 11.7:1 | 6% (42) |
| 2022-23 | 653 | 47.6 | 13.7:1 | 9% (60) |
| 2020-21 | 641 | 45 | 14.2:1 | 12% (74) |
| 2017-18 | 651 | 46.1 | 14.1:1 | 11% (72) |
| 2015-16 | 656 | 46 | 14.3:1 | 16% (106) |
| 2010-11 | 617 | 42 | 14.7:1 | 10% (62) |
| 2000-01 | 634 | 44 | 14.4:1 | 19% (118) |
| 1990-91 | 597 | 34 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (651 to 697); teachers up 8% (46.1 to 49.8).
About NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE, located in KIRKWOOD, Missouri, is a high-enrollment middle-grades school. Its grade span covers grades 6 through 8, with 697 students on the rolls. That compares with an average of about 461 students for middle schools in Missouri.
The 9 schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII enroll 5,982 students altogether, NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE among them.
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is 81% White by enrollment. The rest of enrollment is 7% Hispanic, 5% multiracial, and 5% Black. Census estimates put the White share of St. Louis County's population at about 62%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE scores 33%.
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE has 49.8 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.0:1. The school's 14.0:1 compares with an average of 13.0:1 for middle schools in Missouri. The school has 7% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. That rate is below the 43% average among public schools in St. Louis County.
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE holds an A+ allk12 Grade, placing it above 98% of Missouri public middle schools.
A school with NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE's lunch-eligibility share in Missouri is predicted to score 57.4%. NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE scores 70.2%, 12.8 points above that line.
Census data for St. Louis County show median household income comes to about $82,936, about 47% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 7% of residents are in poverty. There are 275 public schools in the county, enrolling about 134,601, NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE among them.
WESTCHESTER ELEM. sits about 0.4 miles from NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE. Around the school, at least 8 other public schools are within five miles. By average proficiency, NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is 3rd among 9 schools close by.
In the federal locale system, NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is coded Suburb: Large, for schools in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more.
From 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment increased from 641 to 697, a 9% rise.
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St. Louis County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
995,569
Census ACS
Median income
$82,936
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
47%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
275
134,601 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in KIRKWOOD R-VII
- KIRKWOOD SR. HIGHHigh · 1,693 students
- NIPHER MIDDLEMiddle · 660 students
- WESTCHESTER ELEM.Elementary · 572 students
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.Elementary · 571 students
- W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.Elementary · 565 students
- GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
Other schools in KIRKWOOD
- KIRKWOOD SR. HIGHHigh · 1,693 students
- NIPHER MIDDLEMiddle · 660 students
- WESTCHESTER ELEM.Elementary · 572 students
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.Elementary · 571 students
- W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.Elementary · 565 students
- GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM.Elementary · 463 students
Nearby schools
- WESTCHESTER ELEM.0.4 mi · 572
- W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.0.6 mi · 565
- KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH0.7 mi · 1,693
- F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.1.0 mi · 457
- NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.1.8 mi · 571
- LITZSINGER1.8 mi · 84
Frequently asked questions
About NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLEHow large is NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE?
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE enrolls approximately 697 students in grades 06-08.
Is NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE an elementary, middle, or high school?
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is a middle school covering grades 06-08.
How many students per teacher at NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE?
Approximately 14.0:1 students per teacher at NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE.
How diverse is NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE?
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE reports a student body of 81% White, 7% Hispanic, 5% Black, 1% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Who oversees NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE?
NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is overseen by KIRKWOOD R-VII in St. Louis County.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.