West Plains Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025West Plains, Missouri 65775 · West Plains R-Vii
#249 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#9239 of 15,369 nationally
About West Plains Middle
West Plains Middle is a public middle located in West Plains, in the West Plains R-Vii school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 5–8. In 2025 it enrolled 555 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 42.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 249th of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is students per teacher (67th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 555.
There are 9 schools in West Plains; West Plains Middle ranks 8th of 9 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)38%
- Reading proficiency (30%)42%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)67.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.2
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 West Plains Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 555
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 67.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 38%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near West Plains Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
West Plains Sr. High
West Plains · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,108 students · 275 m away
West Plains Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
767 students · 721 m away
Howell Valley Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
201 students · 3.2 km away
Junction Hill Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
186 students · 5.5 km away
Glenwood Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
252 students · 6.8 km away
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
389 students · 7.5 km away
Fairview Elem.
West Plains · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
466 students · 8.3 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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Farmington Middle
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Brittany Woods
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Bueker Middle
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North Middle
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Frequently asked questions
Is West Plains Middle a good school?
West Plains Middle has a Success Index (US) of 42.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #249 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 West Plains Middle rank in Missouri?
West Plains Middle ranks #249 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #9239 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend West Plains Middle?
West Plains Middle had 555 students in 2025.
Is West Plains Middle a elementary school or a high school?
West Plains Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 5–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near West Plains Middle?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of West Plains Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.