Nipher Middle School in Kirkwood, Missouri on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Nipher Middle School is a suburban public school in Kirkwood, Missouri that is part of Kirkwood School District R7. It serves 661 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.7:1. Its teachers have had 8 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Grades 6 - 8

661 Students

45 Teachers

700 S Kirkwood Rd

Kirkwood, MO 63122 View local requests

http://www.kirkwoodschools.org

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Nipher Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Early

Mrs. Jill Williams

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Nipher Middle School Demographics

11%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

17%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Nipher Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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