Serving 830 students in grades 6-8, Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 61% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 61% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School's student population of 830 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
830 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#349 out of 2084 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
8%
15%
White
77%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School's ranking?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is ranked #349 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School often compared to?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
61% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School?
830 students attend Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School offer ?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School part of?
Ft. Zumwalt South Middle School is part of FT. Zumwalt R-II School District.
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