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South Valley Middle School

Public | 6-7 | 896 students

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3 reviews of this school


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Posted April 6, 2009

I think it is a good school but some of the teachers are very rude
—Submitted by a student


Posted October 10, 2008

I attending SVMS right now and I do not like it very much. They do not inforce the rules very well the kids can get away with anything. The kids are very disrespectful to authority figures and they cuss all the time. The lunches are okay but are not the best and are very expensive for school lunches. There is no time to socailize exept at lunch. The homework load is okay, but you have to take a lot of classes. The school day starts at 7:25 so you have to get up at 5 or 6pm which is ridiculus. The teachers are pretty nice except for a couple here and there. The quality of the school is very nice. The buses are way too crowded and they leave too early. You have to run from to get a seat especially if you have to get an instrument.
—Submitted by a student


Posted May 8, 2006

I have had my children in Kearney Missouri Schools and in Liberty. NO comparison. The quality here is amazing. They TRULY respect your child and teachers/administrators and invested in your child's success. Im so happy to have my son in South Valley.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 51% in 2012.

469 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
63%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
64%
Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

470 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
78%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 56% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
65%

2011

 
 
65%

2010

 
 
67%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 60% in 2012.

444 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
77%

2009

 
 
77%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students62%
Female68%
Male57%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic46%
White64%
Free or reduced-price lunch44%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students76%
Female80%
Male73%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic64%
White79%
Free or reduced-price lunch60%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students65%
Female76%
Male53%
Black34%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White70%
Free or reduced-price lunch42%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students77%
Female82%
Male71%
Black51%
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Free or reduced-price lunch63%
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 57% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
97%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
100%
Government

The state average for Government was 57% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Algebra I

All Students97%
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Whiten/a
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the End-of-Course (EOC) Assessments to test high school students in Algebra I, Algebra II, Geometry, English I, English II, American History, Government, and Biology. The EOC Assessments are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined by the state of Missouri for each subject. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 76%
Black 6% 18%
Hispanic 4% 4%
Asian/Pacific Islander 2% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 16%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1000 Midjay Dr
Liberty, MO 64068
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Phone: (816) 736-7180

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