School overview
At a glance
Reported students
213
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
14.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.5:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
20th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
332
WEST COUNTY MIDDLE: 213 reported students.
State peer staffing position
80th percentile
14.5:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about WEST COUNTY MIDDLE
WEST COUNTY MIDDLE is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in PARK HILLS. It is one of 3 current school records connected to WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV. NCES reports 213 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 20th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.5:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (97.7%) and Black (1.4%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking WEST COUNTY MIDDLE
- 1How do the reported 14.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 14.73 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 21%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.33
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White97.7%
- Hispanic0%
- Black1.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in WEST ST. FRANCOIS CO. R-IV
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
WEST COUNTY HIGH
High · Grades 09–12
332 reported students
WEST COUNTY ELEM.
Elementary · Grades PK–05
390 reported students