Very Good
#589 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Rockwood South Middle
Middle School · Rockwood R-vi · Fenton, MO
A Rockwood R-vi middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
1628 HAWKINS RD, Fenton, MO 63026
- Math 66% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 51% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rockwood South Middle score 59% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 12 points since 2021, reaching 59% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Rockwood South Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,145
Median home value
$281,900
Median rent
$1,091/mo
College educated
40.4%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
6.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 545 | Compare → |
| Valley Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 160 | Compare → |
| Al-manara AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 4.0 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Southwest MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.7 mi | 747 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Rockwood R-vi
- Schools in district
- 31
- Rank in district
- #11 of 30
- District spending per student
- $12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rockwood South Middle is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rockwood South Middle
Rockwood South Middle is a public middle school in Fenton, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 835 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #589 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rockwood South Middle
What grades does Rockwood South Middle serve?
Rockwood South Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rockwood South Middle?
Rockwood South Middle has an enrollment of approximately 835 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rockwood South Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Rockwood South Middle is 13.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rockwood South Middle rank in MO?
Rockwood South Middle ranks #589 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Rockwood South Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Rockwood South Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Rockwood South Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rockwood South Middle has 60% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Rockwood South Middle a charter school?
No, Rockwood South Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rockwood South Middle a Title I school?
No, Rockwood South Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rockwood South Middle?
19.2% of students at Rockwood South Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 835
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.6%
- Phone
- (636) 891-6850
- Area population (ZIP 63026)
- 45,267
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63026; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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