SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

www.parkwayschools.net

803 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Middle School, located in Ballwin, Missouri, is a prominent institution within the Parkway School District. Serving students in the suburban St. Louis area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the Parkway School District, Southwest Middle benefits from the district’s focus on innovation, equity, and student-centered learning. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding Ballwin community, Southwest Middle aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are empowered to achieve their potential and become active, responsible citizens.

803

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	562
Hispanic	33
Black	81
Asian	78
Two or More	46
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
562 (70.0%)
Black
81 (10.1%)
Asian
78 (9.7%)
Two or More
46 (5.7%)
Hispanic
33 (4.1%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	PARKWAY C-2
Phone:	(314)415-7300
Website:	http://www.parkwayschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	803
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 247

Grade 7 270

Grade 8 286