NIPHER MIDDLE

www.kirkwoodschools.org

660 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Nipher Middle School is a prominent public middle school serving grades 6 through 8 in the Kirkwood School District of Kirkwood, Missouri. Located in the heart of the community on South Kirkwood Road, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and student-centered learning. As part of the Kirkwood R-VII School District, Nipher emphasizes a comprehensive educational experience that balances rigorous core curriculum with a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, including athletics, arts, and various student interest clubs designed to foster well-rounded development.

Beyond the classroom, Nipher Middle School is known for its collaborative school culture and focus on social-emotional growth. The faculty and staff prioritize building strong relationships with students, aiming to create an inclusive environment where adolescents feel supported during their transition from elementary school to high school. By leveraging the resources of the larger Kirkwood district, Nipher provides its students with modern technology, innovative teaching practices, and a strong sense of community, ensuring they are well-prepared for the challenges of secondary education and beyond.

660

Total Students

48.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for NIPHER MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	483
Hispanic	41
Black	89
Asian	3
Two or More	43
American Indian	1

White
483 (73.2%)
Black
89 (13.5%)
Two or More
43 (6.5%)
Hispanic
41 (6.2%)
Asian
3 (0.5%)
American Indian
1 (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:	KIRKWOOD R-VII
Phone:	(314)213-6180
Website:	http://www.kirkwoodschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	660
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	68
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 225

Grade 7 212

Grade 8 223