Serving 809 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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 809 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 48% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Valley Middle serves the northwest part of Liberty, MO, encompassing an area of approximately 6.3 square miles. Families typically have a 10-12 minute drive to the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Valley Middle School's student population of 809 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
809 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
South Valley Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Valley Middle School is 0.44, which is less 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
#756 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
10%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
74%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 South Valley Middle School's ranking?
South Valley Middle School is ranked #756 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are South Valley Middle School often compared to?
South Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend South Valley Middle School?
809 students attend South Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of South Valley Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Valley Middle School?
South Valley Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does South Valley Middle School offer ?
South Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Valley Middle School part of?
South Valley Middle School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
School Reviews
1 10/10/2025
This middle school likes to infringe on our Constitutional rights. My son posted something on his private social media account that the school did not like so they are attempting to suspend him because they are butthurt in their feelings. After all, he voiced his displeasure with a teacher. They are saying he violated school policy and refuse to tell me how the information was obtained? I asked was it done on school time or a school device which I know for a fact it was not and have received no answers. In order for the policy to of had to be broken it has to be done on school time or on their device. So they can go to a private social media account get offended and retaliate for seeing something they willingly chose to go see. You can not make this stuff up. This school is only interested in their own agenda, they refused to work with me whatsoever. You have been warned. Do not get me started on his they are barely equipped to handle children with disabilities.
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