West Platte Middle

Summary:

West Platte Middle is a public middle school in Weston, Missouri, serving 156 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the highly-ranked West Platte County R-II District, which is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger and ranks 5th out of 386 districts in the state.

West Platte Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in standardized test scores, with 79.1% of 6th-graders and 87% of 7th-graders proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to state averages of 44.4% and 40.6%, respectively. The school also has relatively low chronic absenteeism rates at 10.5%, lower than nearby schools like New Mark Middle (20.1%), Plaza Middle (21.4%), and Lakeview Middle (21.4%). Additionally, West Platte Middle has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (12.82%) compared to the nearby schools.

While West Platte Middle's performance is exceptional, the surrounding schools in the region are also highly ranked, such as Lakeview Middle in the Park Hill district. The school's consistent high performance, low student-teacher ratio of 11.8, and the strong support of the West Platte County R-II District likely contribute to its success. Overall, West Platte Middle is an exemplary middle school that delivers exceptional educational outcomes for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098-1048

(816) 640-2292

District: West Platte County R-II

SchoolDigger Rank:
9^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $14,316

Student/teacher ratio: 10.7

Number of students: 149

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.6%

Two or more races:

8.1%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 14.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details West Platte Middle ranks better than 98% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.33. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.6%), two or more races (8.1%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 14.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at West Platte Middle is 10.7. (See more...)

Compare West Platte Middle employs 13.9 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at West Platte Middle is $14,316.

Schooldigger Rankings:

West Platte Middle was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks West Platte Middle 9^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See West Platte Middle in the ranking list.)

West Platte County R-II:

SchoolDigger ranks West Platte County R-II 5^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for West Platte Middle

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	97.33	9^th	451	98.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for West Platte Middle

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2023	137	1	0	8	0	1	9	0	156
2024	132	0	0	5	0	0	12	0	149

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

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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 West Platte Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	156	13.1	11.8	12.8
2024	149	13.9	10.7	14.8

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 West Platte Middle

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2023	156	13.1	11.8	12.8
2024	149	13.9	10.7	14.8

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 West Platte Middle

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2022	$522 (3.6%)	$13,794 (96.4%)	$14,316

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Schools Near West Platte Middle

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			MAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
West Platte Middle	Public	6-8	935 Washington St.	Weston	64098	Platte County	West Platte County R-II	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 640-2292	149	14	10.7	14.8%	132 (88.6%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.1%)	97.3	9^th of 451 public middle schools	98.0%					(n/a)	79.1	87.0			56.0				$14,316	$522	$13,794
Platte City Middle	Public	6-8	900 Pirate Dr	Platte City	64079	Platte County	Platte County R-III	No	No	No	No	(816) 858-2036	669	49	13.7	16.3%	540 (80.7%)	40 (6.0%)	49 (7.3%)	17 (2.5%)	10 (1.5%)	5 (0.7%)	8 (1.2%)	79.2	71^st of 451 public middle schools	84.3%		85	44^th of 459 public middle schools	90.4%	27	52.8	52.0	46.5	35.9	48.6	50.1	55.5	92.0	$10,218	$199	$10,020
North Platte Junior High	Public	6-8	212 W Sixth St	Dearborn	64439	Platte County	North Platte County R-I	No	No	No	No	(816) 450-3350	138	11	12.6	27.5%	131 (94.9%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	59.2	168^th of 451 public middle schools	62.7%		63.9	143^rd of 459 public middle schools	68.8%	25	44.1	26.4	14.0	47.2	40.8	36.7	49.0	90.3	$11,380	$640	$10,740
Congress Middle	Public	6-8	8150 N Congress Ave	Kansas City	64152	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4230	623	52	11.9	32.1%	396 (63.6%)	76 (12.2%)	78 (12.5%)	24 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.4%)	34 (5.5%)	60.9	157^th of 451 public middle schools	65.2%		67.6	124^th of 459 public middle schools	73.0%	33	43.0	58.5	20.2	33.3	40.5	40.8	40.4	92.2	$13,365	$797	$12,568
Smithville Middle	Public	7-8	675 S Commercial Ave	Smithville	64089	Clay County	Smithville R-II	No	No	No	No	(816) 532-1122	399	32	12.6	15.8%	370 (92.7%)	3 (0.8%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	85.2	43^rd of 451 public middle schools	90.5%		77.9	72^nd of 459 public middle schools	84.3%	29		68.5	43.0	50.9		50.6	48.4	97.6	$11,449	$514	$10,935
Plaza Middle	Public	6-8	6501 NW 72nd St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4210	676	55	12.3	29.3%	396 (58.6%)	117 (17.3%)	84 (12.4%)	23 (3.4%)	3 (0.4%)	12 (1.8%)	41 (6.1%)	60	162^nd of 451 public middle schools	64.1%		66.6	130^th of 459 public middle schools	71.7%	32	35.6	48.0	21.2	40.0	33.9	41.5	47.5	72.0	$13,365	$543	$12,822
Platte Purchase Middle School	Public	6-8	9400 N Platte Purchase Dr	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	Platte County R-III	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(816) 436-1433	358	28	12.5	30.4%	197 (55.0%)	97 (27.1%)	34 (9.5%)	14 (3.9%)	3 (0.8%)	3 (0.8%)	10 (2.8%)	63	145^th of 451 public middle schools	67.8%					(n/a)	34.4	38.1	30.6	43.0	38.7	36.0	58.7	91.1
Lakeview Middle	Public	6-8	6720 NW 64th St	Kansas City	64151	Platte County	Park Hill	No	No	No	No	(816) 359-4220	651	58	11.2	20.4%	487 (74.8%)	44 (6.8%)	61 (9.4%)	5 (0.8%)	3 (0.5%)	4 (0.6%)	47 (7.2%)	89.4	33^rd of 451 public middle schools	92.7%		84.5	45^th of 459 public middle schools	90.2%	12	64.2	51.5	59.7	50.4	57.8	51.6	59.3		$14,341	$858	$13,483
New Mark Middle	Public	7-8	515 NE 106th St	Kansas City	64155	Clay County	North Kansas City 74	No	No	No	No	(816) 321-5290	1,029	63	16.4	26.7%	631 (61.3%)	141 (13.7%)	118 (11.5%)	22 (2.1%)	3 (0.3%)	4 (0.4%)	110 (10.7%)	80.7	61^st of 451 public middle schools	86.5%		82.1	56^th of 459 public middle schools	87.8%	5		54.0	38.8	48.4		53.9	46.7	98.5	$12,371	$502	$11,869

Frequently Asked Questions about West Platte Middle

How many students attend West Platte Middle?

In the 2023-24 school year, 149 students attended West Platte Middle.

What is the racial makeup of West Platte Middle?

Students at West Platte Middle are 89% White, 8% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What district is West Platte Middle in?

West Platte County R-II

Is West Platte Middle a good school?

Yes! West Platte Middle is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 9^th of 451 Missouri middle schools.

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