SOUTHWEST MIDDLE

www.parkwayschools.net

688 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Southwest Middle School, located in Ballwin, Missouri, is a prominent institution within the Parkway School District. Serving students in the suburban St. Louis area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and academically rigorous environment designed to meet the unique developmental needs of middle schoolers. The school emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth, social-emotional development, and extracurricular engagement.

As part of the Parkway School District, Southwest Middle benefits from the district’s focus on innovation, equity, and student-centered learning. The school is known for its diverse student body and a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by encouraging critical thinking, collaboration, and character development. Through its partnership with families and the surrounding Ballwin community, Southwest Middle aims to cultivate an inclusive culture where students are empowered to achieve their potential and become active, responsible citizens.

688

Total Students

49.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

19.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SOUTHWEST MIDDLE
Demographic	Student Count
White	463
Hispanic	27
Black	72
Asian	73
Two or More	51
American Indian	2

White
463 (67.3 %)
Asian
73 (10.6 %)
Black
72 (10.5 %)
Two or More
51 (7.4 %)
Hispanic
27 (3.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	PARKWAY C-2
Phone:	(314)415-7300
Website:	http://www.parkwayschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	688
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	23

* 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 6 290

Grade 7 208

Grade 8 190