Serving 808 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 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Valley Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
South Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Valley Middle School is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#750 out of 2084 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
8%
Black
6%
15%
White
75%
68%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Valley Middle School's ranking?
South Valley Middle School is ranked #750 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South Valley Middle School often compared to?
South Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South Valley Middle School?
808 students attend South Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of South Valley Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Valley Middle School?
South Valley Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Valley Middle School offer ?
South Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is South Valley Middle School part of?
South Valley Middle School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
School Reviews
1 3/2/2021
This middle school likes to infringe on our Constitutional rights. My son posted something on his private social media account that the school did not like so they are attempting to suspend him because they are butthurt in their feelings. After all, he voiced his displeasure with a teacher. They are saying he violated school policy and refuse to tell me how the information was obtained? I asked was it done on school time or a school device which I know for a fact it was not and have received no answers. In order for the policy to of had to be broken it has to be done on school time or on their device. So they can go to a private social media account get offended and retaliate for seeing something they willingly chose to go see. You can not make this stuff up. This school is only interested in their own agenda, they refused to work with me whatsoever. You have been warned. Do not get me started on his they are barely equipped to handle children with disabilities.
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