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Northwest Middle School vs. Southwest Middle School

Should you attend Northwest Middle School or Southwest Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Northwest Middle School
1605 Shackelford Rd
Florissant, MO 63031
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1/
10
Bottom 50%
Southwest Middle School
701 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
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8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings
n/a

Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 755 students in grades 6-8, Northwest Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 747 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
755 students
747 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Southwest Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Southwest Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hazelwood School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Parkway C-2 School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1897 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Bottom 50%)
#490 out of 2076 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Southwest Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
15%
(Bottom 50% in MO)
53%
(Top 20% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
22%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
12%
(Bottom 50% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 30% in MO)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Southwest Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Northwest Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Southwest Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
256
271
Grade 7 Students
261
278
Grade 8 Students
238
198

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
74%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
13%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hazelwood School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Southwest Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Parkway C-2 School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hazelwood School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Southwest Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Parkway C-2 School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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