At a glance
Reported students
803
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
89th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
413
Southwest Middle: 803 reported students.
State peer staffing position
85th percentile
14.9:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 579
- Teachers (FTE)
- 55.31
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.5:1
What the reported data says about Southwest Middle
Southwest Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Ballwin. It is one of 29 current school records connected to Parkway C-2. NCES reports 803 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, above the Missouri median of 13:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (70%) and Black (10.1%). English learners represent 1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Southwest Middle
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 54 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 16.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 3
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.33
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White70%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black10.1%
- Asian9.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Parkway C-2
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Northeast Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
812 reported students
West Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
814 reported students
Central Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
881 reported students
South Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
542 reported students
North High
High · Grades 09–12
990 reported students
Henry Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
512 reported students
Public schools near Southwest Middle
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Park Middle Middle · Valley Park | 06–08 | 161 | 2.2 mi |
| Selvidge Middle Middle · Rockwood R-VI | 06–08 | 583 | 2.3 mi |
| South Middle Middle · Parkway C-2 | 06–08 | 542 | 2.3 mi |
| West Middle Middle · Parkway C-2 | 06–08 | 814 | 3.4 mi |
| Crestview Middle Middle · Rockwood R-VI | 06–08 | 1,091 | 4.4 mi |
| Rockwood South Middle Middle · Rockwood R-VI | 06–08 | 817 | 4.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Middle
What grades does Southwest Middle serve?
Southwest Middle reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Parkway C-2.
How many students attend Southwest Middle?
Southwest Middle reported 803 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 579 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Southwest Middle?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 803 students and 54 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Southwest Middle a public, charter, or magnet school?
Southwest Middle is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Parkway C-2 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Southwest Middle students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
16.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Southwest Middle in?
Southwest Middle is part of Parkway C-2, based in Chesterfield, MO, which operates 29 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Southwest Middle?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Valley Park Middle (2.2 mi), Selvidge Middle (2.3 mi), South Middle (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.