Serving 510 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 510 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Middle School's student population of 510 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
510 students
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Year Founded
1903
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Middle School is 0.64, 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
#1952 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
17%
9%
Black
55%
15%
White
15%
67%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.4%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Middle School's ranking?
South Middle School is ranked #1952 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South Middle School often compared to?
South Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Raytown Middle School, Raytown Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South Middle School?
510 students attend South Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of South Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Middle School?
South Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Middle School offer ?
South Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Middle School part of?
South Middle School is part of Raytown C-2 School District.
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