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#1074 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 48% in state
Southwest Middle
Middle School · Parkway C-2 · Ballwin, MO
A Parkway C-2 middle school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 WREN AVE, Ballwin, MO 63021
- Math 56% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 47% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Southwest 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
→ SteadyProficiency is down 16 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 52% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (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 42 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
18.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Southwest 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 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 4Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average540/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ballwin), 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
$113,822
Median home value
$324,300
Median rent
$1,362/mo
College educated
62.1%
Homeownership
79%
Poverty rate
5.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63021; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of St. LouisPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 25 | Compare → |
| Al-manara AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | PK–9 | 0.8 mi | 83 | Compare → |
| Al-salam Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.3private | PK–12 | 2.1 mi | 232 | Compare → |
| Valley Park MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | 6–8 | 2.2 mi | 160 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Parkway C-2
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #23 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Southwest Middle is listed in PARKWAY C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Southwest Middle
Southwest Middle is a public middle school in Ballwin, MO, part of Parkway C-2, serving approximately 747 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,074 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Southwest Middle
What grades does Southwest Middle serve?
Southwest Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle has an enrollment of approximately 747 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwest Middle is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Southwest Middle rank in MO?
Southwest Middle ranks #1,074 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Southwest Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Southwest Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Southwest Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Southwest Middle has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Southwest Middle a charter school?
No, Southwest Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Southwest Middle a Title I school?
No, Southwest Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Southwest Middle?
18.2% of students at Southwest 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
- 747
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (314) 415-7300
- Area population (ZIP 63021)
- 56,297
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 · 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 63021; 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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