Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Southwest Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Southwest Middle serves the southern part of Ballwin, MO, covering an area of approximately 5.7 square miles. Most families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Southwest Middle School's student population of 803 students has grown by 33% over five school years.
The teacher population of 54 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
803 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.49, 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
#490 out of 2076 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
10%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Black
10%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
70%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 30-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 30-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. 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 Southwest Middle School's ranking?
Southwest Middle School is ranked #490 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Southwest Middle School often compared to?
Southwest Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Middle School, Central Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Southwest Middle School?
803 students attend Southwest Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southwest Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Middle School?
Southwest Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Middle School offer ?
Southwest Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Middle School part of?
Southwest Middle School is part of Parkway C-2 School District.
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