South Valley Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students (12-13)
874 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
58 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
55%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
13:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)2%
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)5%
5%
Black
(12-13)7%
17%
White
(12-13)85%
74%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend South Valley Junior High School?
874 students attend South Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Valley Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Valley Junior High School offer ?
South Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is South Valley Junior High School part of?
South Valley Junior High School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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