Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Southview 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southview's student population of 71 students has grown by 36% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Motto
Where we promote the development of individualized academic improvement, social emotional learning and social communication skills for students K-21.
School Rankings
Southview 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 Southview is 0.46, 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
#2012 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
3%
9%
Black
24%
15%
White
70%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southview's ranking?
Southview is ranked #2012 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
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 ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southview?
71 students attend Southview.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southview students are White, 24% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southview?
Southview has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southview offer ?
Southview offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southview part of?
Southview is part of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District.
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