Westran Middle

Westran Middle is a public middle school in Clifton Hill, MO, part of the WESTRAN R-I. The school serves approximately 129 students in grades 6th – 8th with a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5/10, placing it in the 93.6th percentile among MO schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 42% proficiency in math and 44% in reading/language arts. The school scores particularly well in student growth (9.4/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $63,750, where 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a distant rural setting.

With an enrollment of 129 students, Westran Middle is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.9:1, Westran Middle offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Westran Middle may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.