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Southland High

Summary:

Southland High is a public high school located in Cardwell, Missouri, serving grades 6-12 with a total enrollment of 101 students. The school is part of the Southland C-9 school district, which is ranked 379 out of 386 districts in Missouri and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Southland High consistently performs significantly below the state average in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.8% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 44.4%. Similarly, only 4.6% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in Science, compared to the state average of 35.7%. The school also has had declining four-year graduation rates, dropping from 85.7% in 2021-2022 to 73.3% in 2023-2024, which is well below the state average. Additionally, Southland High has a very high chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 24.3% to 29.9% over the past few years, significantly higher than the state average.

Compared to the nearby Kennett High and Senath-Hornersville High School, Southland High performs significantly worse academically and has lower graduation rates. For example, Senath-Hornersville High School had a 100% four-year graduation rate in 2023-2024, compared to Southland High's 73.3%. The high percentage of free and reduced-price lunch recipients at Southland High, ranging from 97.03% to 97.48% over the past few years, suggests that the school faces significant socioeconomic challenges that may be contributing to its poor academic performance and high chronic absenteeism rates.


Detail:

Public 6-12

 500 S Main
       Cardwell, MO  63829-7187

(573) 654-3531

District: Southland C-9

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,615 Help


Feeder schools for Southland High:

Elementary:    Southland Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  8.4 Help
Number of students:  101

Racial breakdown:

White:
68.3%
Hispanic:
30.7%
Two or more races:
1.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97% Help


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Compare Details Southland High ranks worse than 98% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.99. (See more...)
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Compare Details Southland High is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.67. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Southland High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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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.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Southland High is $14,615.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Southland High:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland High 442nd of 451 Missouri public middle schools. (See Southland High in the ranking list.)

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Southland C-9:

SchoolDigger ranks Southland C-9 379th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Southland High

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Rank History for all middle school students at Southland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 18.77 570th 619 7.9%
2007 27.94 535th 624 14.3%
2008 44.02 415th 624 33.5%
2009 5.88 576th 601 4.2%
2010 11.16 581st 614 5.4%
2011 11.32 593rd 625 5.1%
2012 4.85 599th 623 3.9%
2013 27.32 559th 649 13.9%
2014 10.23 597th 633 5.7%
2015 10.46 557th 585 4.8%
2017 16.53 516th 568 9.2%
2021 22.55 361st 454 20.5%
2022 8.10 433rd 459 5.7%
2023 11.98 417th 459 9.2%
2024 4.99 442nd 451 2.0%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.23 201st 371 45.8%
2022 17.68 332nd 365 9.0%
2023 19.53 339th 382 11.3%
2024 8.46 368th 378 2.6%
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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Southland High

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Rank History for all high school students at Southland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 58.99 193rd 534 63.9%
2007 59.76 184th 538 65.8%
2008 69.69 112th 539 79.2%
2009 43.90 298th 507 41.2%
2010 74.78 45th 516 91.3%
2011 29.98 427th 528 19.1%
2012 11.32 488th 522 6.5%
2013 39.66 353rd 523 32.5%
2014 16.31 480th 521 7.9%
2015 16.75 465th 504 7.7%
2019 35.67 304th 460 33.9%
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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Southland High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools MO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 46.97 177th 368 51.9%
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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.

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Southland High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 196 196
1992 192 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 192
1993 205 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 205
1994 196 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1995 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1996 183 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 183
1997 173 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1998 172 0 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 175
1999 153 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2000 146 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 148
2001 156 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2002 171 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 171 0 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 161 0 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 167
2005 158 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 164
2006 150 0 1 6 0 n/a n/a 0 157
2007 147 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 154
2008 137 0 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 146
2009 139 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 145
2010 154 0 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 161
2011 136 0 0 7 0 0 0 0 143
2012 137 0 0 8 0 0 0 0 145
2013 128 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 139
2014 131 0 0 20 1 0 0 0 152
2015 116 0 0 23 1 0 0 0 140
2016 104 2 0 21 1 0 0 0 128
2017 86 1 0 24 0 0 0 0 111
2018 80 1 0 21 0 0 0 0 102
2019 79 1 0 22 0 0 0 0 102
2020 79 0 0 20 0 0 1 0 100
2021 88 1 0 28 0 0 2 0 119
2022 85 0 0 29 0 0 1 0 115
2023 69 0 0 31 0 0 1 0 101

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 Southland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 196 13.8 14.2 n/a
1992 192 13.8 13.9 n/a
1993 205 15.0 13.7 n/a
1994 196 15.0 13.1 0
1995 183 14.1 13.0 n/a
1996 183 14.1 13.0 n/a
1997 175 14.1 12.4 54.9
1998 175 14.1 12.4 49.1
1999 154 14.1 10.9 0
2000 148 14.2 10.4 61.5
2001 157 14.5 10.8 68.2
2002 175 15.3 11.4 65.7
2003 175 15.3 11.4 65.7
2004 167 16.3 10.2 68.3
2005 164 16.5 9.9 76.8
2006 157 17.5 9.0 72
2007 154 15.6 9.9 69.5
2008 146 14.6 10.0 74
2009 145 14.2 10.1 73.8
2010 161 14.4 11.1 79.5
2011 143 12.4 11.5 76.2
2012 145 10.8 13.3 69.7
2013 139 11.6 11.9 75.5
2014 152 11.1 13.6 80.3
2015 140 12.0 11.6 100
2016 128 12.0 10.6 97.7
2017 111 11.9 9.3 95.5
2018 102 12.2 8.2 100
2019 102 11.6 8.7 97.1
2020 100 12.4 8.0 97
2021 119 11.8 10.0 97.5
2022 115 12.3 9.3 97.4
2023 101 11.9 8.4 97

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 Southland High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1991 196 13.8 14.2 n/a
1992 192 13.8 13.9 n/a
1993 205 15.0 13.7 n/a
1994 196 15.0 13.1 0
1995 183 14.1 13.0 n/a
1996 183 14.1 13.0 n/a
1997 175 14.1 12.4 54.9
1998 175 14.1 12.4 49.1
1999 154 14.1 10.9 0
2000 148 14.2 10.4 61.5
2001 157 14.5 10.8 68.2
2002 175 15.3 11.4 65.7
2003 175 15.3 11.4 65.7
2004 167 16.3 10.2 68.3
2005 164 16.5 9.9 76.8
2006 157 17.5 9.0 72
2007 154 15.6 9.9 69.5
2008 146 14.6 10.0 74
2009 145 14.2 10.1 73.8
2010 161 14.4 11.1 79.5
2011 143 12.4 11.5 76.2
2012 145 10.8 13.3 69.7
2013 139 11.6 11.9 75.5
2014 152 11.1 13.6 80.3
2015 140 12.0 11.6 100
2016 128 12.0 10.6 97.7
2017 111 11.9 9.3 95.5
2018 102 12.2 8.2 100
2019 102 11.6 8.7 97.1
2020 100 12.4 8.0 97
2021 119 11.8 10.0 97.5
2022 115 12.3 9.3 97.4
2023 101 11.9 8.4 97

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Southland High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $463 (3.5%) $12,693 (96.5%) $13,156
2020 $1,137 (8.6%) $12,054 (91.4%) $13,192
2021 $1,427 (12.0%) $10,490 (88.0%) $11,917
2022 $9,145 (62.6%) $5,470 (37.4%) $14,615

Data source: Missouri Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Southland High

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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts (Southland High)219.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Southland C-9)219.6
 11.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)43.637.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students102101
 1%
African American10
 100%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic2231
 40.9%
Pacific Islander00
White7969
 12.7%
Two or More Races01
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.1%97%
 0%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Southland High

Southland High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Southland Elementary

Students at Southland High are 68% White, 31% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 101 students attended Southland High.


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