Very Good
#632 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 28% in state
South Valley Middle
Middle School · Liberty 53 · Liberty, MO
A Liberty 53 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1000 MIDJAY DR, Liberty, MO 64068
- Math 55% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Valley Middle score 52% proficient, which is below 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 9 points since 2021, reaching 52% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
17.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where South Valley 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 Kansas City map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,785/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Liberty), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,425
Median home value
$268,200
Median rent
$1,172/mo
College educated
39%
Homeownership
72.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 64068; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discovery Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–8 | 0.2 mi | 663 | Compare → |
| Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 597 | Compare → |
| Heritage Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 751 | Compare → |
| Maple Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | 7–8 | 3.2 mi | 602 | 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.
Liberty 53
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #5 of 17
- District spending per student
- $13,179NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
South Valley Middle is listed in LIBERTY 53; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Valley Middle
South Valley Middle is a public middle school in Liberty, MO, part of Liberty 53, serving approximately 808 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #632 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Valley Middle
What grades does South Valley Middle serve?
South Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend South Valley Middle?
South Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 808 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Valley Middle rank in MO?
South Valley Middle ranks #632 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is South Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
South Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 South Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Valley Middle has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Valley Middle a charter school?
No, South Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, South Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Valley Middle?
17.8% of students at South Valley 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
- 808
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Clay County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 22.0%
- Phone
- (816) 736-7180
- Area population (ZIP 64068)
- 37,466
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 38.1
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 64068; 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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