WEST MIDDLE

www.parkwayschools.net

814 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

West Middle School, located at 2312 Baxter Road in Chesterfield, Missouri, is a prominent middle school within the Parkway School District. Serving students in the suburban St. Louis area, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development necessary for early adolescents. As part of the Parkway district, West Middle benefits from a robust curriculum, a wide array of extracurricular activities, and a focus on preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to inclusive education and community engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Parkway School District, West Middle provides students with access to modern technology, diverse elective programs, and supportive faculty dedicated to personalized learning. The school maintains a strong partnership with parents and the surrounding Chesterfield community, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and build a solid foundation for their future academic careers.

814

Total Students

57.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	516
Hispanic	34
Black	84
Asian	132
Two or More	44
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
516 (63.4%)
Asian
132 (16.2%)
Black
84 (10.3%)
Two or More
44 (5.4%)
Hispanic
34 (4.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARKWAY C-2
Phone:	(314)415-7400
Website:	http://www.parkwayschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	814
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	57.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 264

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 280