Clayton School District
School District · Clayton, Missouri
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
5
3 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$23,526
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#9 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.2
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$23,526
+$11,004 vs Missouri median
District size
2,416 students
Much larger than Missouri median
About Clayton
Clayton is a Clayton, Missouri school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,416 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. The district invests $23,526 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Clayton is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Glenridge Elem., which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Clayton students show an average math proficiency of 69.4% and ELA proficiency of 71.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Clayton, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Clayton with test data.
Schools in Clayton
5 schools Elementary Schools 3
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Clayton
- Total Enrollment
- 2,416
- Teachers (FTE)
- 232
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Clayton?
Clayton has 5 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Clayton?
The average composite rating for Clayton is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Clayton?
Clayton spends $23,526 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Clayton?
The average student-teacher ratio in Clayton is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Clayton?
Glenridge Elem. is the highest-rated school in Clayton with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Clayton?
Across schools in Clayton with test data, the average math proficiency is 69.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 71.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Clayton compare to other districts in Missouri?
Clayton has an average school rating of 8.5/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 69.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 71.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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