Nipher Middle

Summary:

Nipher Middle is a highly-rated public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Kirkwood, Missouri, part of the Kirkwood R-VII school district, which is ranked 13th out of 376 districts in the state. With a student population of 673, Nipher Middle consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Missouri, demonstrating exceptional academic performance and supporting the success of its diverse student body.

Nipher Middle's students excel academically, with high proficiency rates on state assessments that significantly outperform state averages. In 2022-2023, 68.8% of 6th graders, 70.1% of 7th graders, and 66.6% of 8th graders were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state averages. The school also ranks highly for its performance across subgroups, including 23rd out of 153 Missouri middle schools for its African American students, 8th out of 385 for its White students, and 2nd out of 192 for its special education students. This strong, equitable performance is achieved despite Nipher Middle having a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (10.85%).

Nipher Middle's academic excellence is further highlighted by its comparisons to nearby schools. For example, in 2022-2023, Nipher Middle's 8th-grade science proficiency rate of 66.6% was significantly higher than the state average of 37.8% and the Kirkwood R-VII district average of 70%. This consistent high performance, maintained for over a decade, makes Nipher Middle a model for other schools in the region to emulate.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 700 S Kirkwood Rd
       Kirkwood, MO  63122-5929


(314) 213-6180

District: Kirkwood R-Vii

SchoolDigger Rank:
9th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,736 Help


Students who attend Nipher Middle usually attend:

High:    Kirkwood Senior High

Feeder schools for Nipher Middle:

Elementary:    George R. Robinson Elementary
    North Glendale Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  13.7 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.9%
African American:
9.8%
Two or more races:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  10.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Nipher Middle ranks better than 98% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 96.54. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.9%), African American (9.8%), two or more races (6.7%). (See more...)
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Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Nipher Middle is 13.7. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Nipher Middle is $12,736.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Nipher Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Nipher Middle 9th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Nipher Middle in the ranking list.)

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Kirkwood R-Vii:

SchoolDigger ranks Kirkwood R-Vii 13th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Nipher Middle

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Rank History for all students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.39 41st 619 93.4%
2007 86.73 29th 624 95.4%
2008 82.48 41st 624 93.4%
2009 87.49 21st 601 96.5%
2010 86.94 32nd 614 94.8%
2011 85.39 42nd 625 93.3%
2012 91.59 15th 623 97.6%
2013 85.11 25th 649 96.1%
2014 89.65 22nd 633 96.5%
2015 93.91 11th 585 98.1%
2016 94.44 9th 435 97.9%
2017 92.49 11th 568 98.1%
2018 95.02 12th 552 97.8%
2019 93.44 13th 587 97.8%
2021 90.97 20th 454 95.6%
2022 92.43 14th 459 96.9%
2023 96.54 9th 459 98.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 95.02 3rd 98 96.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 98.53 2nd 192 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 43.31 237th 422 43.8%
2019 46.63 253rd 482 47.5%
2021 28.90 299th 371 19.4%
2022 35.62 254th 365 30.4%
2023 50.27 182nd 382 52.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 88.85 7th 162 95.7%
2019 85.59 12th 204 94.1%
2021 96.20 2nd 195 99.0%
2022 91.38 9th 187 95.2%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 67.85 19th 104 81.7%
2019 61.23 49th 121 59.5%
2021 57.00 20th 44 54.5%
2022 78.24 4th 44 90.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.12 69th 129 46.5%
2019 56.18 49th 149 67.1%
2021 56.63 45th 135 66.7%
2022 52.84 60th 148 59.5%
2023 75.34 23rd 153 85.0%
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Rank History for White students at Nipher Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 97.70 7th 479 98.5%
2019 96.01 13th 527 97.5%
2021 93.50 15th 376 96.0%
2022 93.60 11th 381 97.1%
2023 98.01 8th 385 97.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Nipher Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 535 535
1992 378 137 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 518
1993 393 140 7 1 1 n/a n/a 0 542
1994 413 162 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 579
1995 430 161 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1996 430 161 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 599
1997 431 177 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 618
1998 477 152 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 639
1999 445 161 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 619
2000 428 156 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 592
2001 419 157 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 584
2002 454 158 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2003 454 158 9 4 0 n/a n/a 0 625
2004 420 174 7 10 1 n/a n/a 0 612
2005 436 178 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 614
2006 402 150 7 8 1 n/a n/a 0 568
2007 402 135 7 8 0 n/a n/a 0 552
2008 405 143 9 8 0 n/a n/a 0 565
2009 423 134 12 9 2 n/a n/a 0 580
2010 460 111 17 9 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2011 455 109 15 10 2 0 21 0 612
2012 469 100 10 8 1 0 17 0 605
2013 467 50 12 14 0 0 16 0 559
2014 487 77 19 16 0 0 17 0 616
2015 470 87 22 20 0 0 27 0 626
2016 504 94 18 20 0 0 23 0 659
2017 524 86 13 19 0 0 32 0 674
2018 538 88 9 21 0 0 30 0 686
2019 503 95 12 27 1 1 42 0 681
2020 542 99 13 31 1 1 41 0 728
2021 533 92 8 28 1 0 46 0 708
2022 544 70 12 27 0 0 48 0 701
2023 511 66 12 39 0 0 45 0 673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Nipher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 535 36.5 14.6 n/a
1992 518 37.3 13.8 n/a
1993 542 38.3 14.2 19.4
1994 579 39.9 14.5 24.4
1995 599 41.5 14.4 26.2
1996 599 41.5 14.4 26.2
1997 618 41.5 14.9 13.8
1998 639 43.4 14.7 20.2
1999 619 43.7 14.2 27.5
2000 592 43.7 13.5 24.2
2001 584 43.9 13.3 18.2
2002 625 47.1 13.3 13.4
2003 625 47.1 13.3 13.4
2004 612 45.0 13.6 14.7
2005 614 44.1 13.9 14.5
2006 568 42.8 13.3 15.1
2007 552 42.8 12.9 11.8
2008 565 43.1 13.1 14
2009 580 43.1 13.4 14.5
2010 599 43.6 13.7 13.5
2011 612 42.5 14.3 15.2
2012 605 44.2 13.6 14.2
2013 559 43.6 12.7 16.3
2014 616 43.7 14.0 15.1
2015 626 45.0 13.9 14.4
2016 659 45.0 14.6 15.5
2017 674 42.7 15.7 12.5
2018 686 44.7 15.3 12.4
2019 681 45.7 14.8 15.6
2020 728 47.6 15.2 12.6
2021 708 46.9 15.0 13.6
2022 701 47.3 14.7 9
2023 673 48.9 13.7 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Nipher Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 535 36.5 14.6 n/a
1992 518 37.3 13.8 n/a
1993 542 38.3 14.2 19.4
1994 579 39.9 14.5 24.4
1995 599 41.5 14.4 26.2
1996 599 41.5 14.4 26.2
1997 618 41.5 14.9 13.8
1998 639 43.4 14.7 20.2
1999 619 43.7 14.2 27.5
2000 592 43.7 13.5 24.2
2001 584 43.9 13.3 18.2
2002 625 47.1 13.3 13.4
2003 625 47.1 13.3 13.4
2004 612 45.0 13.6 14.7
2005 614 44.1 13.9 14.5
2006 568 42.8 13.3 15.1
2007 552 42.8 12.9 11.8
2008 565 43.1 13.1 14
2009 580 43.1 13.4 14.5
2010 599 43.6 13.7 13.5
2011 612 42.5 14.3 15.2
2012 605 44.2 13.6 14.2
2013 559 43.6 12.7 16.3
2014 616 43.7 14.0 15.1
2015 626 45.0 13.9 14.4
2016 659 45.0 14.6 15.5
2017 674 42.7 15.7 12.5
2018 686 44.7 15.3 12.4
2019 681 45.7 14.8 15.6
2020 728 47.6 15.2 12.6
2021 708 46.9 15.0 13.6
2022 701 47.3 14.7 9
2023 673 48.9 13.7 10.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Nipher Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $09 (0.1%) $10,930 (99.9%) $10,939
2020 $09 (0.1%) $10,359 (99.9%) $10,368
2021 $65 (0.6%) $11,429 (99.4%) $11,494
2022 $77 (0.6%) $12,659 (99.4%) $12,736

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Nipher Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 13th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 9th of 459 Middle schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Nipher Middle)71.768.8
 2.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)7371.5
 1.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Nipher Middle)7363.2
 9.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)74.368.4
 5.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Nipher Middle)61.970.1
 8.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)62.369.7
 7.4%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Nipher Middle)71.467.5
 3.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)69.764.9
 4.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Nipher Middle)5347.6
 5.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Kirkwood R-Vii)59.752.5
 7.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2931.8
 2.8%
8th Grade Science (Nipher Middle)63.366.6
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Kirkwood R-Vii)66.270
 3.8%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Nipher Middle)6667.1
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Kirkwood R-Vii)72.573
 0.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students681673
 1.2%
African American9566
 30.5%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian1212
Hispanic2739
 44.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White503511
 1.6%
Two or More Races4245
 7.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.6%10.8%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Nipher Middle

Students who attend Nipher Middle usually go on to attend Kirkwood Senior High

Students at Nipher Middle are 76% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 6% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 673 students attended Nipher Middle.

Yes! Nipher Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9th of 459 Missouri middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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