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South Shelby Middle School

Q: Is South Shelby Middle School a good school?

South Shelby Middle School ranks 235 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

235^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 46% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

South Shelby Middle School is a public middle school in Shelbina, Missouri, serving 136 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Shelby County R-IV school district, which is ranked 250 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, South Shelby Middle School's performance on MAP tests is generally below the state average, with proficiency rates in subjects like math and English Language Arts lagging behind both the state and nearby Macon Middle School. The school also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 19.1% over the past few years, which is significantly higher than the 13.3% rate at Macon Middle School. Additionally, over 50% of South Shelby Middle School's students come from low socioeconomic backgrounds, as measured by free or reduced-price lunch eligibility.

While the school has seen increases in per-student spending and improvements in student-teacher ratios, these efforts have not yet translated into significant academic gains. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as chronic absenteeism and supporting students from low-income families, may be crucial in improving student outcomes and overall school performance at South Shelby Middle School.

126

Students ?

9.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,036

Per pupil spending ?

53.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468-4005

(573) 588-2208

District: Shelby County R-IV

Students who attend South Shelby Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Shelby High

Feeder schools for South Shelby Middle School:

Elementary:

South Shelby Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.2%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 30th percentile in 2015 → 46th in 2025

Strengths

✓Ranking is trending up — up 16 percentile points since 2015

✓Small classes — about 10 students per teacher

Worth a look

!English Language Arts scores 11 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg35%

Missouri avg39%

235^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%▲ up 16 pts since 2015

From bottom 30% (2015) to bottom 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

250^th of 367Shelby County R-IV among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	46.0	235 of 438	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	57.4	187 of 451	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	37.7	295 of 459	35.7%	★★☆☆☆
2022	36.5	303 of 459	34.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	45.5	252 of 454	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	41.3	352 of 587	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	37.3	372 of 552	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	17.0	514 of 568	9.5%	☆☆☆☆☆
2016	23.3	366 of 435	15.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	37.2	410 of 585	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	53.7	304 of 633	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2013	68.3	155 of 649	76.1%	★★★★☆
2012	69.0	152 of 623	75.6%	★★★★☆
2011	61.6	242 of 625	61.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	47.7	186 of 369	49.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	47.9	191 of 378	49.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	35.7	273 of 382	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	20.2	328 of 365	10.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	31.0	288 of 371	22.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	45.6	259 of 482	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	43.0	240 of 422	43.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	33.8	245 of 358	31.6%	★★☆☆☆
2024	43.5	212 of 379	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2023	23.7	316 of 385	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	24.8	310 of 381	18.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.5	284 of 376	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	30.9	386 of 527	26.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	28.5	377 of 479	21.3%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)50th percentile+3 vs school

White (2025)32nd percentile-15 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics40%~ state avg

Science38%~ state avg

English Language Arts29%-11 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)			MAP Science (2025)	MAP English Language Arts (2025)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Shelby Middle School	Public	6-8	4152 Hwy 36	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 588-2208	126	13	9.5	53.2%	113 (89.7%)	2 (1.6%)	4 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.8%)	46	235^th of 438 public middle schools	46.3%		57.4	187^th of 451 public middle schools	58.5%	48		53.6	22.0	37.5	23.3	34.1		$15,036	$627	$14,409
Paris Junior High	Public	7-8	25678 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	66	6	11.9	43.9%	59 (89.4%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.6%)	17	377^th of 438 public middle schools	13.9%					(n/a)			10.1	26.7		18.8	20.1	$13,818	$151	$13,667
Macon Middle School	Public	6-8	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-2189	275	23	11.7	49.5%	234 (85.1%)	14 (5.1%)	5 (1.8%)	4 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (6.5%)	56.6	184^th of 438 public middle schools	58.0%		55.8	197^th of 451 public middle schools	56.3%	13	61.9	45.1	36.4	40.3	34.1	32.8	36.7	$11,262	$227	$11,035

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shelby Middle School

What district is South Shelby Middle School in?

Shelby County R-IV

What is the racial makeup of South Shelby Middle School?

Students at South Shelby Middle School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is South Shelby Middle School a good school?

South Shelby Middle School ranks 235^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Shelby Middle School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 126 students attended South Shelby Middle School.

What high school do graduates of South Shelby Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Shelby Middle School usually go on to attend South Shelby High

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2023–24 attendance data, dropout rates & graduation ratesNov 26, 2024

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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