West Middle School
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5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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School Description
School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 381 middle school students from grades 6-8
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 2600 N 44th Street, Kansas City, KS 66104
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Kansas City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $10,832
- Graduation Rate: 53.5%
- Dropout Rate: 4.8%
- Students Per Teacher: 18.3
- Enrolled Students: 20,494
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 381
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 23.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.6
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 189 (49.6%)
- Females: 192 (50.4%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 45 (11.8%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 303 (79.5%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 348 (91.3%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 224 | 58.8% |
| Asian | 27 | 7.1% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 23.6% |
| White | 37 | 9.7% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 6th Grade | 133 | 34.9% |
| 7th Grade | 132 | 34.6% |
| 8th Grade | 116 | 30.4% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 42%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:58%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 14 Years
- Average Salary: $44,192
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $37,536 | 36% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $47,853 | 65% |
Source: KS Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
School Ratings and Reviews
Overall Rating: 5
5 out of 5 | 1 Review
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- Reviewed by Student on September 29, 2007
- Rating:
(5 / 5) Flag as inappropriate - I think this school is nice but I wish there was not a uniform policy.
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