- Enrollment
- 2,262
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Liberty, MO
South Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for South Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291854002800
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Valley Middle earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools.
- #4 of 4
- middle schools in Liberty · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Missouri
- 12.3%
- free-lunch eligible
South Valley Middle has class sizes larger than 77% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Liberty, MO.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
South Valley Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 55.4 → 55.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+17 students YoY 291854002800 · Liberty, MO Middle · MID · TRAD
809 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Liberty North High School (2,262 students)
South Valley Middle held near 808 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+17 headcount). Teacher FTE held 55.4 → 55.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Liberty North
Liberty North High School
2,262 students
- Liberty High
Liberty High
1,842 students
- This school 809
South Valley Middle
809 students
- Shoal Creek El 795
Shoal Creek Elem.
795 students
- Heritage Middl 757
Heritage Middle School
757 students
- Discovery Midd 678
Discovery Middle School
678 students
What this shows South Valley Middle reports 809 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Valley Middle compares
South Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.3% | ▼ 73% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 809 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
809
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 77% in Missouri - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
20.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,179
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 405 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
70
in-school suspensions + 90 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 73.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.5%
African American 7.0%
Two or More 7.0%
Asian 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 73.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.0, South Valley Middle is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Liberty 53 reports $13,179 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Shoal Creek Elem. | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Heritage Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,842
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~809 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Valley Middle
How many students attend South Valley Middle?
South Valley Middle has 809 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Liberty, MO. CCD year-over-year: 791 (2022-23) → 808 (2023-24), nearly flat (+17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at South Valley Middle is 14.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at South Valley Middle?
12.3% of students at South Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at South Valley Middle is White at 73.5% of enrollment, in Liberty, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Valley Middle?
South Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does South Valley Middle rank among middle schools in Liberty?
By Resource Investment Index, South Valley Middle ranks #4 of 4 middle schools in Liberty, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Liberty on the city page.
What other schools are in Liberty 53?
Besides South Valley Middle, Liberty 53 also operates Liberty North High School (2,262 students), Liberty High (1,842 students), and Shoal Creek Elem. (795 students). See the Liberty 53 district page for the complete list.