How do these schools compare?
| Metric | NIPHER MIDDLE | NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| Location | KIRKWOOD, MO | KIRKWOOD, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 660 | 697 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 13.9:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 10.0% | 7.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | NIPHER MIDDLE | NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,163 | $16,163 |
| District | KIRKWOOD R-VII | KIRKWOOD R-VII |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | NIPHER MIDDLE | NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| White | 73.2% | 81.5% |
| African American | 13.5% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.2% | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.5% | 5.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | NIPHER MIDDLE | NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 220:1 | 232.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.3% | 10.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 78 | 40 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.