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Wydown Middle School vs. Ladue Middle School

Should you attend Wydown Middle School or Ladue Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Wydown Middle School
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Ladue Middle School
9701 Conway Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Wydown Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Ladue Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 574 students in grades 6-8, Wydown Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,033 students in grades 6-8, Ladue Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
574 students
1,033 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Wydown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ladue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Wydown Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ladue Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
77 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Wydown Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ladue Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Wydown Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Clayton School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Ladue School District and the state of Missouri, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#60 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 5%)
#113 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Wydown Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ladue Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
68%
(Top 5% in MO)
63%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wydown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Clayton School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
69%
(Top 5% in MO)
65%
(Top 10% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wydown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Clayton School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MO)
65%
(Top 5% in MO)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Wydown Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Clayton School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Ladue Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Ladue School District and Missouri public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Wydown Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ladue Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
186
365
Grade 7 Students
212
331
Grade 8 Students
176
337

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Wydown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Clayton School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Ladue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Wydown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Clayton School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Ladue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Wydown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Clayton School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ladue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Wydown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Clayton School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Ladue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Wydown Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Clayton School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Ladue Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Ladue School District and in Missouri, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Wydown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Clayton School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Ladue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Wydown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Clayton School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Ladue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Wydown Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Clayton School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ladue Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Ladue School District and Missouri, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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