The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 59% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 53%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 64% (which was higher than the Missouri state average of 55%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students (12-13)
874 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
58 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)59%
53%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)64%
55%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Asian
(12-13)2%
2%
Hispanic
(12-13)5%
5%
Black
(12-13)7%
17%
White
(12-13)85%
74%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
10%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 53% MO state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% MO state average).
How many students attend South Valley Junior High School?
874 students attend South Valley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of South Valley Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does South Valley Junior High School offer ?
South Valley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is South Valley Junior High School part of?
South Valley Junior High School is part of Liberty 53 School District.
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