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#922 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 42% in state
Southland High
High School · Southland C-9 · Cardwell, MO
A Southland C-9 high school serving grades 6th – 12th.
500 S MAIN, Cardwell, MO 63829
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 80%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Southland High score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 23% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Southland High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average471/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$23,854
Median home value
$58,100
Median rent
$765/mo
College educated
9.7%
Homeownership
51.6%
Poverty rate
49.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63829; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Southland C-9
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $14,289NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southland High is listed in SOUTHLAND C-9; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southland High
Southland High is a public high school in Cardwell, MO, part of Southland C-9, serving approximately 103 students in grades 6th-12th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #922 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southland High
What grades does Southland High serve?
Southland High serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Southland High?
Southland High has an enrollment of approximately 103 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southland High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southland High is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southland High rank in MO?
Southland High ranks #922 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southland High's MySchoolScout rating?
Southland High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Southland High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southland High has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Southland High a charter school?
No, Southland High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southland High a Title I school?
No, Southland High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southland High?
100.0% of students at Southland High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 103
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dunklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.4%
- Phone
- (573) 654-3531
- 4-Year Graduation
- 80%+
- Area population (ZIP 63829)
- 1,082
- Area average commute
- 16.9 min
- Area median age
- 24.4
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63829; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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