Nipher Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Kirkwood, Missouri 63122 · Kirkwood R-Vii
#13 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#1049 of 15,369 nationally
About Nipher Middle
Nipher Middle is a public middle located in Kirkwood, in the Kirkwood R-Vii school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 660 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 82.9 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of middle schools in United States and 13th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (61th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 660.
There are 9 schools in Kirkwood; Nipher Middle ranks 4th of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)62%
- Reading proficiency (30%)70%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.5%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Nipher Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.5%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 70%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 62%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Nipher Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
George R. Robinson Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students · 1.8 km away
Kirkwood Early Child. Ctr.
Kirkwood · Public other · Grades PK–PK
304 students · 2.0 km away
Crestwood Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 2.1 km away
W. W. Keysor Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students · 2.4 km away
Kirkwood Sr. High
Kirkwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,693 students · 2.6 km away
F. P. Tillman Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
457 students · 2.7 km away
Truman Middle School
St. Louis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students · 3.0 km away
North Glendale Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
571 students · 3.0 km away
Clark Elem.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students · 3.2 km away
North Kirkwood Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Marshfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
659 students
Hoech Middle
ST Ann · Public middle · Grades 6–8
664 students
Lakeview Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
653 students
Raytown Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
667 students
Southern Boone Middle
Ashland · Public middle · Grades 5–8
648 students
Plaza Middle
Kansas City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
673 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Nipher Middle a good school?
Nipher Middle has a Success Index (US) of 82.9 out of 100 (Top 10% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #13 of 392 in Missouri. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Nipher Middle rank in Missouri?
Nipher Middle ranks #13 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #1049 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Nipher Middle?
Nipher Middle had 660 students in 2025.
Is Nipher Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Nipher Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Nipher Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Nipher Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.