Summary:
The West St. Francois County R-IV school district in Missouri is home to a single middle school, West County Middle, which serves grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 246 students. This middle school stands out as a strong performer, ranking in the top 27% of Missouri middle schools for the 2022-2023 school year, an improvement from previous years.
West County Middle's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 8th-grade students exceeding the state averages in Math (43.5% proficient vs. 30% statewide) and Science (49.5% proficient vs. 37.8% statewide). The school also benefits from a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 15.7, which is favorable compared to state averages. However, the school's student population is quite homogeneous, with over 97% of students identifying as White, and over 55% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant economic challenges for the community.
Overall, West St. Francois County R-IV can be proud of the strong academic performance of West County Middle, particularly in 8th-grade Math and Science. However, the district may want to consider ways to address the lack of diversity and the high percentage of economically disadvantaged students to ensure all students have the resources and opportunities they need to succeed.
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