South Shelby Middle School

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South Shelby Middle School ranks 187 th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

South Shelby Middle School is a public middle school in Shelbina, Missouri, serving 151 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Shelby County R-IV school district, which is ranked 219 out of 386 districts in the state.

The school has seen fluctuating rankings over the years, ranging from 187 out of 451 Missouri middle schools in 2023-2024 (3 stars) to as low as 514 out of 568 in 2016-2017 (0 stars), indicating below-average performance compared to the state. Its student subgroups, including White students and those from low-income families, have also consistently ranked in the bottom half of Missouri middle schools, suggesting achievement gaps. Additionally, the school has relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.9% to 19.1%, which is higher than the state average. While the school's test scores in Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts (ELA) are generally below the state and district averages, there are some exceptions, such as the 6th-grade Mathematics proficiency rate matching the district average.

Compared to nearby schools, Macon Middle School has consistently outperformed South Shelby Middle School, while Paris Junior High has generally lower performance. Despite the school's relatively high spending per student and low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance remains below the state average, indicating that factors beyond just resources may be at play. Addressing the root causes of the school's challenges, such as attendance and equity issues, may be crucial for improving student outcomes.

Detail:

Public 6-8

4152 Hwy 36
Shelbina, MO 63468-4005

(573) 588-2208

District: Shelby County R-IV

SchoolDigger Rank:
187^th of 451 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,692

Students who attend South Shelby Middle School usually attend:

High:

South Shelby High

Feeder schools for South Shelby Middle School:

Elementary:

South Shelby Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 10.2

Number of students: 136

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.8%

Hispanic:

5.1%

Two or more races:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 51.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details South Shelby Middle School ranks better than 58.5% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.39. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (86.8%), Hispanic (5.1%), two or more races (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 51.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Shelby Middle School is 10.2. (See more...)

Compare South Shelby Middle School employs 13.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Shelby Middle School is $10,692.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Shelby Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Shelby Middle School 187^th of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See South Shelby Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Shelby County R-IV:

SchoolDigger ranks Shelby County R-IV 219^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for South Shelby Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Shelby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	61.61	242^nd	625	61.3%
2012	68.99	152^nd	623	75.6%
2013	68.32	155^th	649	76.1%
2014	53.66	304^th	633	52.0%
2015	37.22	410^th	585	29.9%
2016	23.31	366^th	435	15.9%
2017	17.01	514^th	568	9.5%
2018	37.26	372^nd	552	32.6%
2019	41.29	352^nd	587	40.0%
2021	45.46	252^nd	454	44.5%
2022	36.50	303^rd	459	34.0%
2023	37.72	295^th	459	35.7%
2024	57.39	187^th	451	58.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Shelby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	43.03	240^th	422	43.1%
2019	45.61	259^th	482	46.3%
2021	30.95	288^th	371	22.4%
2022	20.21	328^th	365	10.1%
2023	35.69	273^rd	382	28.5%
2024	47.95	191^st	378	49.5%

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Rank History for White students at South Shelby Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	28.50	377^th	479	21.3%
2019	30.90	386^th	527	26.8%
2021	28.54	284^th	376	24.5%
2022	24.83	310^th	381	18.6%
2023	23.69	316^th	385	17.9%
2024	43.45	212^th	379	44.1%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for South Shelby Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2010	158	1	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	162
2011	141	0	0	0	0	0	16	157
2012	148	1	0	1	0	0	12	162
2013	156	0	0	0	0	0	5	161
2014	170	0	0	0	0	0	2	172
2015	169	0	0	1	0	0	1	171
2016	162	0	1	1	0	0	3	167
2017	167	0	0	3	1	0	6	177
2018	169	0	0	4	2	0	8	183
2019	182	0	0	7	1	0	10	200
2020	173	1	0	4	2	0	9	189
2021	170	1	0	2	1	0	9	183
2022	150	1	0	4	1	0	7	163
2023	137	1	0	9	0	0	4	151
2024	118	3	0	7	1	0	7	136

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at South Shelby Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	162	12.7	12.7	48.1
2011	157	11.3	13.7	51
2012	162	9.9	16.2	49.4
2013	161	10.8	14.8	54
2014	172	11.8	14.5	58.7
2015	171	12.0	14.2	62
2016	167	13.0	12.8	61.1
2017	177	12.4	14.2	59.3
2018	183	12.2	14.8	61.7
2019	200	13.1	15.2	63
2020	189	12.6	14.9	59.8
2021	183	9.7	18.7	57.9
2022	163	10.6	15.3	51.5
2023	151	14.5	10.4	53.6
2024	136	13.2	10.2	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio South Shelby Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2010	162	12.7	12.7	48.1
2011	157	11.3	13.7	51
2012	162	9.9	16.2	49.4
2013	161	10.8	14.8	54
2014	172	11.8	14.5	58.7
2015	171	12.0	14.2	62
2016	167	13.0	12.8	61.1
2017	177	12.4	14.2	59.3
2018	183	12.2	14.8	61.7
2019	200	13.1	15.2	63
2020	189	12.6	14.9	59.8
2021	183	9.7	18.7	57.9
2022	163	10.6	15.3	51.5
2023	151	14.5	10.4	53.6
2024	136	13.2	10.2	51.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for South Shelby Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$650 (8.6%)	$6,938 (91.4%)	$7,587
2020	$641 (7.9%)	$7,464 (92.1%)	$8,105
2021	$479 (5.4%)	$8,452 (94.6%)	$8,931
2022	$2,020 (18.9%)	$8,672 (81.1%)	$10,692

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Shelby Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 352^nd of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 295^th of 459 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (South Shelby Middle School)	43.6	34.1	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County R-IV)	43.6	34.1	9.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Middle School)	38	20.5	17.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)	38	20.5	17.5%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Shelby Middle School)	32.8	33.3	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Shelby County R-IV)	32.8	33.3	0.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Middle School)	37.7	31.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)	37.7	31.7	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Science (South Shelby Middle School)	37.3	33.9	3.4%
8th Grade Science (Shelby County R-IV)	37.3	33.9	3.4%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%
8th Grade English Language Arts (South Shelby Middle School)	43.3	37.1	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Shelby County R-IV)	43.3	37.1	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.3	42.7	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	200	151	24.5%
African American	0	1
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	7	9	28.6%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	182	137	24.7%
Two or More Races	10	4	60%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	63%	53.6%	9.4%

Schools Near South Shelby Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
South Shelby Middle School	Public	6-8	4152 Hwy 36	Shelbina	63468	Shelby County	Shelby County R-IV	No	No	No	No	(573) 588-2208	136	13	10.2	51.5%	118 (86.8%)	3 (2.2%)	7 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (5.1%)	57.4	187^th of 451 public middle schools	58.5%		37.7	295^th of 459 public middle schools	35.7%	108	48.9			42.1		19.1	48.8	$10,692	$2,020	$8,672
Paris Junior High	Public	7-8	25678 Bus Hwy 24	Paris	65275	Monroe County	Paris R-II	No	No	No	No	(660) 289-0970	69	6	11.6	43.5%	63 (91.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (7.2%)								(n/a)			12.5	32.5				$11,648	$1,285	$10,363
Macon Middle School	Public	6-8	702 N Missouri	Macon	63552	Macon County	Macon County R-I	No	No	No	No	(660) 385-2189	273	23	11.9	47.3%	232 (85.0%)	18 (6.6%)	2 (0.7%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (6.2%)	55.8	197^th of 451 public middle schools	56.3%		56.8	189^th of 459 public middle schools	58.8%	8	46.2	42.9	27.3	32.1	40.4	35.4	34.8	$10,453	$655	$9,798

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shelby Middle School

Is South Shelby Middle School a good school?

South Shelby Middle School ranks 187^th of 451 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend South Shelby Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 136 students attended South Shelby Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of South Shelby Middle School?

Students at South Shelby Middle School are 87% White, 5% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What district is South Shelby Middle School in?

Shelby County R-IV

What high school do graduates of South Shelby Middle School attend?

Students who attend South Shelby Middle School usually go on to attend South Shelby High

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