South Valley Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should you attend South Valley Middle School or Discovery 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
Overview
Serving 791 students in grades 6-8, South Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
791 students
653 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#460 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
271
208
Grade 7 Students
256
237
Grade 8 Students
264
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
9%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
73%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
8%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
