South Valley Middle

Summary:

South Valley Middle is a public middle school located in Liberty, Missouri, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 791 students. The school is part of the Liberty 53 school district, which is ranked 87 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. South Valley Middle has consistently maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating strong academic performance.

South Valley Middle consistently outperforms the state and district averages in MAP (Missouri Assessment Program) test scores across various subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school had significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts compared to the Liberty 53 district and the state of Missouri. For example, in 8th grade Mathematics, South Valley Middle had a 28.2% proficiency rate, compared to 25.3% for the Liberty 53 district and 30.6% for the state. The school's performance in serving students with special needs is also noteworthy, ranking 45th out of 194 Missouri middle schools in the 2023-2024 school year.

While South Valley Middle's academic performance is generally stronger than the nearby Heritage Middle School and Liberty Middle School, both of which are also part of the Liberty 53 district, the school's performance is still lower than that of Discovery Middle School, which is located very close to South Valley Middle. This suggests that there may be some best practices or strategies that could be shared between the two schools. Additionally, South Valley Middle has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which could contribute to its strong academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1000 Midjay Dr
       Liberty, MO  64068-2996


(816) 736-7180

District: Liberty 53

SchoolDigger Rank:
90th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,473 Help


Students who attend South Valley Middle usually attend:

High:    Liberty North High School

Feeder schools for South Valley Middle:

Elementary:    Kellybrook Elementary School
    Warren Hills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  14.2 Help
Number of students:  791

Racial breakdown:

White:
73.5%
Hispanic:
9.9%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  17.8% Help


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Compare Details South Valley Middle ranks better than 80% of middle schools in Missouri. It also ranks 3rd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Liberty 53 School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.01. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Valley Middle is $11,473, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Liberty 53 School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Valley Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks South Valley Middle 90th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See South Valley Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Liberty 53:

SchoolDigger ranks Liberty 53 87th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Valley Middle

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Rank History for all students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 84.05 43rd 619 93.1%
2007 84.77 33rd 624 94.7%
2008 85.14 29th 624 95.4%
2009 88.27 18th 601 97.0%
2010 87.94 29th 614 95.3%
2011 83.38 50th 625 92.0%
2012 81.01 59th 623 90.5%
2013 81.83 47th 649 92.8%
2014 72.20 123rd 633 80.6%
2015 74.30 99th 585 83.1%
2016 76.36 73rd 435 83.2%
2017 77.30 75th 568 86.8%
2018 69.86 113th 552 79.5%
2019 75.63 88th 587 85.0%
2021 68.10 114th 454 74.9%
2022 70.15 107th 459 76.7%
2023 68.79 112th 459 75.6%
2024 74.01 90th 451 80.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.51 16th 192 91.7%
2024 64.48 45th 194 76.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.91 147th 422 65.2%
2019 62.07 134th 482 72.2%
2021 57.43 122nd 371 67.1%
2022 41.63 218th 365 40.3%
2023 44.20 216th 382 43.5%
2024 61.46 109th 378 71.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.81 62nd 162 61.7%
2019 80.38 19th 204 90.7%
2021 50.59 75th 195 61.5%
2022 62.16 49th 187 73.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.03 74th 104 28.8%
2019 73.42 12th 121 90.1%
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Rank History for African American students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 94.58 2nd 129 98.4%
2019 93.94 3rd 149 98.0%
2023 35.82 102nd 153 33.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.04 28th 96 70.8%
2019 61.61 44th 130 66.2%
2023 68.55 13th 74 82.4%
2024 60.26 24th 74 67.6%
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Rank History for White students at South Valley Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.60 133rd 479 72.2%
2019 69.95 102nd 527 80.6%
2021 64.68 108th 376 71.3%
2022 65.45 104th 381 72.7%
2023 63.57 109th 385 71.7%
2024 68.66 99th 379 73.9%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Reviews:
by a parent
Monday, March 1, 2021

Open Quote 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. Do not get me started on the lack of support for kids with dIsabilities. Overall this school is not very well ran. You have been warned. Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Valley Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2002 447 25 6 17 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2003 447 25 6 17 4 n/a n/a 0 499
2004 472 33 8 18 5 n/a n/a 0 536
2005 480 34 12 16 1 n/a n/a 0 543
2006 511 36 15 18 2 n/a n/a 0 582
2007 506 23 14 19 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2008 557 39 12 19 0 n/a n/a 0 627
2009 574 42 10 28 4 n/a n/a 0 658
2010 690 57 20 37 5 n/a n/a 0 809
2011 769 64 21 35 3 3 1 0 896
2012 774 62 22 50 6 3 6 0 923
2013 793 53 31 63 6 3 10 0 959
2014 506 34 10 50 4 0 7 0 611
2015 539 36 15 39 6 3 7 0 645
2016 567 39 20 44 7 5 15 0 697
2017 619 39 25 49 1 5 19 0 757
2018 647 31 25 55 1 0 20 0 779
2019 657 42 25 55 4 1 29 0 813
2020 702 44 17 65 6 1 43 0 878
2021 644 54 14 66 1 2 45 0 826
2022 640 52 13 66 1 0 57 0 829
2023 581 55 20 78 0 0 57 0 791

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 499 43.3 11.5 14
2003 499 43.3 11.5 14
2004 536 40.7 13.2 17.2
2005 543 43.0 12.6 13.4
2006 582 45.8 12.7 14.1
2007 562 44.7 12.6 12.1
2008 627 46.1 13.6 13.4
2009 658 50.5 13.0 15.7
2010 809 56.5 14.3 14.5
2011 896 58.0 15.4 14.7
2012 923 66.6 13.8 15.1
2013 959 66.9 14.3 14.8
2014 611 39.8 15.3 18.2
2015 645 41.0 15.7 14.3
2016 697 45.0 15.4 10.6
2017 757 47.5 15.9 14.7
2018 779 48.2 16.1 11.3
2019 813 50.9 15.9 11.8
2020 878 54.4 16.1 13.7
2021 826 57.3 14.4 12.3
2022 829 54.7 15.1 12.2
2023 791 55.3 14.2 17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Valley Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2002 499 43.3 11.5 14
2003 499 43.3 11.5 14
2004 536 40.7 13.2 17.2
2005 543 43.0 12.6 13.4
2006 582 45.8 12.7 14.1
2007 562 44.7 12.6 12.1
2008 627 46.1 13.6 13.4
2009 658 50.5 13.0 15.7
2010 809 56.5 14.3 14.5
2011 896 58.0 15.4 14.7
2012 923 66.6 13.8 15.1
2013 959 66.9 14.3 14.8
2014 611 39.8 15.3 18.2
2015 645 41.0 15.7 14.3
2016 697 45.0 15.4 10.6
2017 757 47.5 15.9 14.7
2018 779 48.2 16.1 11.3
2019 813 50.9 15.9 11.8
2020 878 54.4 16.1 13.7
2021 826 57.3 14.4 12.3
2022 829 54.7 15.1 12.2
2023 791 55.3 14.2 17.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for South Valley Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $437 (4.5%) $9,334 (95.5%) $9,771
2020 $589 (5.8%) $9,586 (94.2%) $10,175
2021 $651 (5.9%) $10,454 (94.1%) $11,104
2022 $815 (7.1%) $10,658 (92.9%) $11,473

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Valley Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 88th of 587 Middle schoolsRanks 112th of 459 Middle schools
 9.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (South Valley Middle)43.153.5
 10.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)52.750.4
 2.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)42.543.7
 1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle)61.554.2
 7.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)6249.4
 12.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)45.937.5
 8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Valley Middle)45.138.3
 6.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)50.440.2
 10.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)3839.5
 1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle)53.946
 7.9%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)56.244.4
 11.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Valley Middle)44.425.8
 18.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Liberty 53)3327
 6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)2930
 1%
8th Grade Science (South Valley Middle)58.434.3
 24.1%
   8th Grade Science (Liberty 53)55.742.8
 12.9%
   8th Grade Science (Missouri)43.737.8
 5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Valley Middle)58.950.2
 8.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Liberty 53)58.351.6
 6.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)47.342.7
 4.6%
End of Course Algebra I (South Valley Middle)72.760.9
 11.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Liberty 53)51.945.1
 6.8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Missouri)45.341.5
 3.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students813791
 2.7%
African American4255
 31%
American Indian40
 100%
Asian2520
 20%
Hispanic5578
 41.8%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White657581
 11.6%
Two or More Races2957
 96.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients11.8%17.8%
 6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 791 students attended South Valley Middle.

Students at South Valley Middle are 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 7% African American, 3% Asian.

South Valley Middle ranks 90th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Valley Middle usually go on to attend Liberty North High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.

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