Heritage Middle School vs. South Valley Middle School
Should you attend Heritage Middle School or South Valley Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 751 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). 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 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Serving 808 students in grades 6-8, South Valley Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
751 students
808 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
55 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#750 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
48%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
260
273
Grade 7 Students
244
276
Grade 8 Students
247
259
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
8%
10%
% Black
4%
6%
% White
78%
75%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
Diversity Score
0.38
0.42
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
