Wydown Middle
#1 of 392 middle schools in Missouri
#208 of 15,369 nationally
About Wydown Middle
Wydown Middle is a public middle located in Clayton, in the Clayton school district of Missouri, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 604 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 91.3 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of middle schools in United States and 1st of 392 ranked middle schools in Missouri. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (97th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (87th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 604.
There are 6 schools in Clayton; Wydown Middle ranks 2nd of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)71%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)11.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)9.4
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 Wydown Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 11.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 9.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 71%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Wydown Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ralph M. Captain Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 43 m away
Dewey Sch.-Internat'l. Studies
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
337 students · 1.5 km away
Glenridge Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
321 students · 1.5 km away
Flynn Park Elem.
University City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students · 1.6 km away
Julia Goldstein Early Child.
University City · Public other · Grades PK–PK
123 students · 1.9 km away
Mrh Elementary
Richmond Heights · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
436 students · 2.2 km away
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students · 2.3 km away
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
ST Louis · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
304 students · 2.4 km away
Meramec Elem.
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
368 students · 2.4 km away
Pershing Elem.
University City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Missouri with a comparable Enrollment.
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605 students
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607 students
Congress Middle
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601 students
Cross Keys Middle
Florissant · Public middle · Grades 7–8
608 students
Windsor Middle
Imperial · Public middle · Grades 6–8
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Camdenton Middle
Camdenton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
599 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Wydown Middle a good school?
Wydown Middle has a Success Index (US) of 91.3 out of 100 (Top 5% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #1 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 Wydown Middle rank in Missouri?
Wydown Middle ranks #1 of 392 middle schools in Missouri and #208 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Wydown Middle?
Wydown Middle had 604 students in 2025.
Is Wydown Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Wydown Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Wydown Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Wydown Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.