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#1038 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 47% in state
West Middle School
Middle School · Columbia 93 · Columbia, MO
A Columbia 93 middle school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
401 CLINKSCALES RD, Columbia, MO 65203
- Math 28% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 31% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at West Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 30 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 30% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
61%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where West Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 65Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,688/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$80,442
Median home value
$319,100
Median rent
$1,035/mo
College educated
64.9%
Homeownership
63.5%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 65203; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Independent SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Smithton MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | 6–8 | 1.4 mi | 532 | Compare → |
| Heritage AcademyPrivate · tuition | 3.6private | K–12 | 1.5 mi | 88 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Columbia 93
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #21 of 33
- District spending per student
- $13,936NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
West Middle School is listed in COLUMBIA 93; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About West Middle School
West Middle School is a public middle school in Columbia, MO, part of Columbia 93, serving approximately 525 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,038 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about West Middle School
What grades does West Middle School serve?
West Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend West Middle School?
West Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 525 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at West Middle School is 10.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does West Middle School rank in MO?
West Middle School ranks #1,038 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is West Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
West Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at West Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, West Middle School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is West Middle School a charter school?
No, West Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is West Middle School a Title I school?
No, West Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for West Middle School?
61.0% of students at West Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 525
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 49
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Boone County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.1%
- Phone
- (573) 214-3230
- Area population (ZIP 65203)
- 59,663
- Area average commute
- 17.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 65203; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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