Overview
NIPHER MIDDLE is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in KIRKWOOD, Missouri. The school enrolls 660 students. It is part of the KIRKWOOD R-VII district.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Missouri state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Serves a relatively affluent student body
12% free/reduced-lunch eligibility (below 55% state average)
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictKIRKWOOD R-VII
County29189
CityKIRKWOOD
ZIP63122
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID291677000923
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment660
White73.2%
Hispanic / Latino6.2%
Black / African American13.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races6.5%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %12%
State Avg55%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)