Nipher Middle
Kirkwood, MO · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Nipher Middle is a middle school located in Kirkwood, Missouri. The school serves 673 students in grades 6-8.
With a DataScore of 67/100 (B), Nipher Middle performs above average compared to schools in Missouri. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
11% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is factored into the resource access component of the DataScore.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nipher Middle has a DataScore of 67/100 (Grade B), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Nipher Middle has 673 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.0:1.
Yes, Nipher Middle is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +13, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Nipher Middle is part of the Kirkwood R-Vii in Kirkwood, Missouri. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.