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NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE

11287 MANCHESTER RD, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122KIRKWOOD R-VII →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
653
Students
Total enrolled
$16,163
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 13% vs nat'l
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 11% vs nat'l
49/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 653 students in grades 06–08 in KIRKWOOD, Missouri.
13% above average funding
District spends $16,163 per pupil, 13% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 49th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE is a large middle in KIRKWOOD, Missouri, serving grades 06–08 with 653 students. The district invests $16,163 per student — 13% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE

653
Total Students
13.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
48
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution343 male · 310 female
53%
47%
Male 53%Female 47%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 60 students
Student Composition
81%
Asian1%
White81%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black6%
Multiracial6%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 291677000925

Academic Outcomes at NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
49
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 49th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 75th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 63122

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,163Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,163
State avg
$15,564
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,112
Student Support$3,071
Administration$1,940
Operations$2,424
Other$1,616
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,163 spent per student, an estimated $7,160 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
91%
State government
6.0%
Local (property tax)
91.0%
Federal programs
3.0%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 13.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.WESTCHESTER ELEM.GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM.
+1 more
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Middle
NIPHER MIDDLE
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High School
KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Louis County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictKIRKWOOD R-VII →
Phone: (314)213-6170
NCES ID: 291677000925
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in KIRKWOOD seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in KIRKWOOD R-VII
High
KIRKWOOD SR. HIGH
1,775 students · 09–12
● 49 opp11% FRL
Mid
NIPHER MIDDLE
673 students · 06–08
● 49 opp11% FRL
Elem
W. W. KEYSOR ELEM.
618 students · KG–05
● 49 opp5% FRL
Elem
NORTH GLENDALE ELEM.
602 students · KG–05
● 49 opp10% FRL
Elem
WESTCHESTER ELEM.
585 students · KG–05
● 49 opp4% FRL
Elem
GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM.
493 students · KG–05
● 49 opp17% FRL
Elem
F. P. TILLMAN ELEM.
474 students · KG–05
● 49 opp6% FRL
Other
KIRKWOOD EARLY CHILD. CTR.
302 students · PK–PK
● 49 opp2% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
11287 MANCHESTER RD, KIRKWOOD, MO 63122
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.