Serving 583 students in grades 6-8, Selvidge Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 58% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Selvidge Middle serves the eastern part of Ballwin, MO, covering an area of approximately 7.7 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 1.7 miles to the school from the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.4 miles.
- 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:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Selvidge Middle School's student population of 583 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Selvidge Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Selvidge Middle School is 0.58, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 2076 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
19%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Selvidge Middle School's ranking?
Selvidge Middle School is ranked #264 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Selvidge Middle School often compared to?
Selvidge Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Crestview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Selvidge Middle School?
583 students attend Selvidge Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Selvidge Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Selvidge Middle School?
Selvidge Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Selvidge Middle School offer ?
Selvidge Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Selvidge Middle School part of?
Selvidge Middle School is part of Rockwood R-VI School District.
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