Middle Schools in Northwest R-I

The Northwest R-I school district in Missouri is home to two middle schools: Northwest Valley School and Woodridge Middle School. Based on the available data, Woodridge Middle School appears to be the stronger performer of the two, consistently ranking higher in statewide rankings and demonstrating higher proficiency rates across various subject areas and grade levels.

Woodridge Middle School's 6th and 7th grade math proficiency rates are significantly higher than the district and state averages, suggesting the school may be doing a better job of setting students up for success in the higher grades. However, both schools face challenges in 8th grade math proficiency, with rates well below the state average. Addressing this gap will be an important focus area for the district.

Another area of concern for both schools is the high chronic absenteeism rates, which are significantly above the state average. Addressing attendance issues could be a key lever for improving overall academic performance across the district. Despite the differences in academic performance, the two schools have similar per-student spending and student-teacher ratios, indicating that factors beyond just resources may be at play in driving student outcomes.