SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE

www.lps53.org/svms

809 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

South Valley Middle School, located in Liberty, Missouri, is part of the Liberty Public School District. Serving students in the middle school grades, the institution is committed to providing a comprehensive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The school focuses on fostering both intellectual growth and personal development, offering a curriculum designed to challenge students while supporting their transition through early adolescence.

Beyond core academics, South Valley Middle School emphasizes a well-rounded student experience by encouraging participation in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various student organizations. By leveraging its connection to the broader Liberty school community, the school aims to create a collaborative atmosphere where students, teachers, and parents work together to prepare learners for success in high school and beyond.

809

Total Students

56.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTH VALLEY MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	77
Black	57
Asian	19
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
595 (73.5%)
Hispanic
77 (9.5%)
Black
57 (7.0%)
Two or More
57 (7.0%)
Asian
19 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

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:	LIBERTY 53
Phone:	(816)736-7180
Website:	http://www.lps53.org/svms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	809
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	122
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 6 259

Grade 7 271

Grade 8 279