Heritage Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School
Should I attend Heritage 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
Overview
Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Heritage 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 39% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (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 20% 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
804 students
829 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#817 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#831 out of 2092 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
53%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
242
250
Grade 7 Students
288
256
Grade 8 Students
274
323
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
8%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
80%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
