Discovery Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School
Should I attend Discovery Middle School or South Valley Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
n/a
Overview
Serving 677 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 829 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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% 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
677 students
829 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#341 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#831 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
229
250
Grade 7 Students
203
256
Grade 8 Students
245
323
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
9%
8%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
76%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%