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Nipher Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 612 students

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Posted May 30, 2007

We love this school. We relocated from another state where we were very happy with the schools. Although we weren't happy with the elementary school that we ended up with, we are so happy with Nipher. The teachers that we have encountered are nothing less than dynamic. The administration has a wonderful energy & our 7th grader - soon to be 8th grader loves to go to school! He is challenged academically and has learned so much from almost every class that he has taken. Most importantly, he enjoys the process! This family highly recommends Nipher.
—Submitted by a parent


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
62%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
67%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

198 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
82%

2011

 
 
79%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
76%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 54% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
70%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
73%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

205 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
68%

2010

 
 
71%

2009

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
61%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
59%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students73%
Female79%
Male68%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female83%
Male77%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White86%
Free or reduced-price lunch52%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students79%
Female88%
Male71%
Black44%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilities45%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students82%
Female84%
Male81%
Black50%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White91%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilities48%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students73%
Female68%
Male77%
Black19%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White84%
Free or reduced-price lunch33%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female72%
Male81%
Black23%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White89%
Free or reduced-price lunch36%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students76%
Female70%
Male82%
Black26%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Free or reduced-price lunch39%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

121 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
82%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students96%
Female96%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White96%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 76%
Black 23% 18%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 14%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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700 South Kirkwood Rd
Kirkwood, MO 63122
Phone: (314) 213-6180

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