235 New Ballwin Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
9/
10
Top 20%
Selvidge Middle School serves 629 students in grades 6-8.
Selvidge Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Selvidge Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Selvidge Middle School's student population of 629 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
629 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

Selvidge Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Selvidge Middle School is 0.53, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
Overall Testing Rank
#248 out of 2092 schools
(Top 20%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
16%
2%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
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Black
8%
15%
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White
66%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.53
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Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Selvidge Middle School's ranking?
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend Selvidge Middle School?

629 students attend Selvidge Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

66% of Selvidge Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Selvidge Middle School?

Selvidge Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does Selvidge Middle School offer ?

Selvidge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Selvidge Middle School part of?

Selvidge Middle School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 629 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 20%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 51% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 64% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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