Southwest Middle School
Rank
: 9/
Top 20%10
Tel:
(314) 415-7300
Southwest Middle School serves 702 students in grades 6-8.
Southwest Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 42%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 62% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 49%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 29% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Placements
Southwest Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Southwest Middle School's student population of 702 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 702 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 47 teachers |
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School Comparison
Southwest Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 2,085 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Southwest Middle School is 0.50, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #371 out of 2085 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 62% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | 10% | 2% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 9% | 16% |
| White | 69% | 71% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.47 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 11% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Parkway C-2 School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Southwest Middle School is South High School (0.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Selvidge Middle School (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Wren Hollow Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Ballwin Wren Hollow Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-5 | 401 students10
0.1 miles
655 Wren Ave
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6850 0.1 PK-5 401 - Ballwin Hanna Woods Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 450 students10
0.5 miles
720 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6300 0.5 K-5 450 - Ballwin Sorrento Springs Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 278 students10
0.5 miles
390 Tumulty Dr
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6800 0.5 K-5 278 - Ballwin South High School Math: 42% | Reading: 72%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 1,699 student10
0.5 miles
801 Hanna Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-7700 0.5 9-12 1,699 - Ballwin Oak Brook Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-5 | 518 students10
1.2 miles
510 Big Bend Rd
Ballwin, MO 63021
(314) 415-6550 1.2 K-5 518
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