Nipher Middle vs W. W. Keysor Elem.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nipher Middle
Kirkwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
660 students
W. W. Keysor Elem.
Kirkwood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | Nipher Middle Kirkwood, Missouri | W. W. Keysor Elem. Kirkwood, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #13 of 392 | #119 of 1,159 |
| National rank | #1049 of 15,369 | #7367 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 660 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 660 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.5% | 4.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 58% |
| city | Kirkwood | Kirkwood |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nipher Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 76.0).
- •Nipher Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Nipher Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 69%).
- •W. W. Keysor Elem. does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.4% vs 11.5%).
- •Nipher Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •Nipher Middle is the larger school with 660 students compared with 565.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Nipher Middle better than W. W. Keysor Elem.?
On the Success Index (US), Nipher Middle ranks higher (82.9 vs 76.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Nipher Middle and W. W. Keysor Elem.?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Kirkwood and Kirkwood in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nipher Middle: 660. W. W. Keysor Elem.: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nipher Middle and W. W. Keysor Elem. rank in Missouri?
Nipher Middle is 13th of 392 and W. W. Keysor Elem. is 119th of 1,159 among middle schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).