SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOL

SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the SHELBY CO. R-IV school district, located in SHELBINA, MO with about 183 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 12 teachers, SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

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.

For more information, contact SOUTH SHELBY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (573) 588-2208 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.