760 Woods Mill Rd
Ballwin, MO 63011
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
South Middle School serves 574 students in grades 6-8.
South Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 55% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 30% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in MO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

South Middle School's student population of 574 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
574 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

South Middle School is ranked within the top 50% 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 South Middle School is 0.60, 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
#639 out of 2092 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
37%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
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Hispanic
8%
7%
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Black
16%
15%
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White
60%
70%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.60
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Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
43%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 South Middle School's ranking?

South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for: Most diverse schools (Top 10%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).

How many students attend South Middle School?

574 students attend South Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

60% of South Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 9% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.

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

South Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.

What grades does South Middle School offer ?

South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is South Middle School part of?

South Middle School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 574 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 40%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 55% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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