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Brittany Woods

Public | 7-8 | 465 students

 
 
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Posted March 21, 2011

hi my daughter will be attending this school for 6 grade due to nathaniel hawthorne closing i really dnt want her to go to bw due to the bad things i have been hearing about the school is there any suggestions on another school where i could send her PLEASE HELP....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 22, 2010

I love Brittany Woods my daughter loves it. The only reason other people don't like is because there are many black people. My daughter has made excellent friends. I love the new principle. I personally fell bad for the people who chose not to go. It's there lose. Go BWMS!!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 3, 2008

i think it's a great school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2008

Brittany Woods is the worst place to send your child. Thankfully, I'll send my children to a different school next year. Discipline is backwards, and the attitude of some of the administration is immature and disrespectful. I will be happy for my daughter when she leaves this year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 25, 2007

Go BWMS! Awesome school, I dont see why you wouldnt send your kid to this school, if you are sending your kids to Hixson, Wydown, or Ladue Horton, you are most definetly missing out on the best experience your child will ever have.....
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 12, 2007

A melding school for students of widely diverse academic achievement and background, Brittany Woods succeeds to a far greater extent than it fails thanks to dedicated staff, an imaginative curriculum, and a strong focus on discipline and achievement.
—Submitted by Richard Keeling, a parent


Posted April 23, 2007

School at Brittany Woods is great. The teachers are wonderful, nice, and smart (thankfully). The students are nice and [sometimes] polite. Just as long as you do not fraternize with certain people, and you will be good to go! You should most definitely send your kid(s) to BWMS, because we have got three different languages to take! There is a million sports you can be involved with, but Field Hockey is the best.
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 26, 2007

The Principal is excellent and has been very good for discipline. Overall, the academics are generally good, with some classes being excellent and a few just average. My son is enjoying his science class because of the teacher and the extensive hands-on work. The Latin classes are great. The jazz band and concert band have (and continue to) produce well-trained kids who have significant experience performing on their own and with professionals. Sports are offered in several ways: soccer is a club sport, while X-country, track & field, field hockey and basketball are amongst the school's team sports. The Latin club has been highly successful in national competition. Other clubs are available (chess, etc.). Parental involvement is strong for a core group, and the core seems to be expanding. One son is about to finish there and another child will begin there next year.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 4, 2005

My son had a good experience (he had mostly accelerated classes), and I'm looking forward to sending my daughter there. Great principal! No safety concerns. My son loved the art class, and played soccer. Small group of very active parents -- wish more parents got involved.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 9, 2005

This school has poor teaching and discipline methods.
—Submitted by a staff


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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 56% in 2012.

203 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
36%

2011

 
 
40%

2010

 
 
37%

2009

 
 
30%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

204 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
43%

2011

 
 
39%

2010

 
 
34%

2009

 
 
35%
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.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
40%

2011

 
 
38%

2010

 
 
29%

2009

 
 
31%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

241 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
37%

2011

 
 
34%

2010

 
 
33%

2009

 
 
25%
Science

The state average for Science was 50% in 2012.

235 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
24%

2011

 
 
26%

2010

 
 
19%

2009

 
 
18%
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 Students36%
Female52%
Male21%
Black35%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch32%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students43%
Female49%
Male36%
Black41%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
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

Communication Arts

All Students40%
Female38%
Male43%
Black38%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch34%
Students with disabilities17%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students37%
Female34%
Male40%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch31%
Students with disabilities22%
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students24%
Female19%
Male29%
Black20%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch17%
Students with disabilities8%
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.

68 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
70%
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 Students56%
Female49%
Male65%
Black48%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunch46%
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

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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
Black 89% 17%
White 7% 75%
Asian 2% 2%
Hispanic 2% 5%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 0%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Two or more races 0% 1%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 71%N/A44%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 11N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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8125 Groby Rd
University City, MO 63130
Phone: (314) 290-4280

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