How do these schools compare?
| Metric | SOUTH MIDDLE | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| Location | MANCHESTER, MO | BALLWIN, MO |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 542 | 1,417 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.3:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.1% | 8.3% |
| 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 | SOUTH MIDDLE | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,347 | $16,347 |
| District | PARKWAY C-2 | PARKWAY C-2 |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | SOUTH MIDDLE | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| White | 68.3% | 61.7% |
| African American | 7.2% | 11.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 3.7% |
| Asian | 14.4% | 16.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.5% | 6.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | SOUTH MIDDLE | WEST HIGH |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 25 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 271:1 | 283.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 15.1% | 16.0% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 51 | 5 |
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.