SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SHELBY CO. R-IV
4152 HWY 36
SHELBINA, MO 63468
126 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
South Shelby Middle School, located in Shelbina, Missouri, serves as a central educational hub for the surrounding community within the Shelby County R-IV School District. As a middle-level institution, the school is dedicated to bridging the transition between elementary learning and high school preparation, fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its students.

The school operates under the mascot of the Cardinals and maintains a strong commitment to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success. By utilizing its official website, http://www.cardinals.k12.mo.us, the school provides parents and community members with resources regarding curriculum, athletic programs, and district-wide policies. Through a blend of classroom instruction and extracurricular engagement, South Shelby Middle School strives to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that reflects the values and needs of its rural Missouri setting.
126
Total Students
13.2
Full-Time Teachers
9.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
53.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    113 (89.7%)
  • Two or More
    6 (4.8%)
  • Hispanic
    4 (3.2%)
  • Black
    2 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.8%)
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: SHELBY CO. R-IV
Phone: (573)588-2208
Website: http://www.cardinals.k12.mo.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 52
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 15

* 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 43
Grade 7 44
Grade 8 39
Gender Ratio