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#250 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 11% in state

Wildwood Middle

Middle School · Rockwood R-vi · Wildwood, MO

A Rockwood R-vi middle school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

17401 MANCHESTER RD, Wildwood, MO 63038

  • Math 76% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 62% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change-0.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendStable
Academics9.2Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency75.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency61.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+26.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+19.7 pts
Overall Proficiency69% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)59% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+9.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile88th
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.3:1
District spending per student$12,527
Chronic Absenteeism13.8%

Students at Wildwood Middle score 69% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency76%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency62%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2021, reaching 69% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
73%
ELA
73%
2010
Math
76%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
74%
ELA
74%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
76%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
55%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
64%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
58%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
66%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2021*
Math
58%
ELA
67%
2022
Math
63%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
76%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
76%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 68% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

9.4%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Wildwood Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 13Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$187,906

Median home value

$537,800

Median rent

$2,153/mo

College educated

63.9%

Homeownership

95%

Poverty rate

1.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63038; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Rockwood Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified8.46–82.0 mi643Compare →
Lasalle Springs MiddleEnrollment path unverified4.56–82.5 mi907Compare →
Crestview MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.26–84.1 mi1,142Compare →
Rockwood South MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.46–8Not available835Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Rockwood R-vi

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#8 of 30
District spending per student
$12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wildwood Middle is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wildwood Middle

Wildwood Middle is a public middle school in Wildwood, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 543 students in grades 6th-8th with a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #250 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wildwood Middle

What grades does Wildwood Middle serve?

Wildwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Wildwood Middle?

Wildwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 543 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Wildwood Middle is 11.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wildwood Middle rank in MO?

Wildwood Middle ranks #250 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Wildwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Wildwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Wildwood Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wildwood Middle has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Wildwood Middle a charter school?

No, Wildwood Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wildwood Middle a Title I school?

No, Wildwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wildwood Middle?

9.4% of students at Wildwood Middle 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
543
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.8%
Area population (ZIP 63038)
7,132
Area average commute
28.4 min
Area median age
46
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 63038; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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