VALLEY PARK MIDDLE vs NIPHER MIDDLE
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE has a higher overall rating of 9.2/10 compared to 6.4/10. NIPHER MIDDLE is significantly larger with 651 students, about 4.1× the size of VALLEY PARK MIDDLE (160). In math proficiency, NIPHER MIDDLE leads at 62.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
VALLEY PARK MIDDLE
Valley Park, MO
9.2/10
Middle School6th – 8th
160 students
NIPHER MIDDLE
Kirkwood, MO
6.4/10
Middle School6th – 8th
651 students
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| Metric | VALLEY PARK MIDDLE | NIPHER MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 9.2 / 10 | 6.4 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.9 | 3.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.4% | 11.2% |
| Environment Score | 9.4 | 9.1 |
| State Rank | #29 of 2,221 | #1,117 of 2,221 |
| State Percentile | 99th | 50th |
Test Scores
| Subject | VALLEY PARK MIDDLE | NIPHER MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 40.0% | 62.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 44.0% | 70.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | VALLEY PARK MIDDLE | NIPHER MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 6th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 160 | 651 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 8.9:1 | 11.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 44.4% | 11.2% |
| District | VALLEY PARK | KIRKWOOD R-VII |
| City | Valley Park | Kirkwood |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Valley Park (63088) | Kirkwood (63122) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $62,023 | $132,783 |
| Median Home Value | $231,700 | $449,700 |
| Median Rent | $1,319 | $1,329 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.4% | 70.3% |
| Poverty Rate | 11.4% | 4.3% |
| Avg Commute | 22 min | 21 min |