Fort Zumwalt School District
School District · O'fallon, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
25
16 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,648
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Fort Zumwalt School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Fort Zumwalt School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Ostmann Elem.
O'fallon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Emge Elem.
O'fallon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Mount Hope Elem.
O'fallon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#52 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.3
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,648
+$1,121 vs Missouri median
District size
16,829 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Fort Zumwalt School District ranks #52 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Fort Zumwalt School District's schools with real test data average 7.6/10 across 22 schools. Its top-rated schools are Ostmann Elem. (9.3/10), Emge Elem. (9.1/10), and Mount Hope Elem. (9.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 48% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Fort Zumwalt School District schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Fort Zumwalt School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (22 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ostmann Elem. | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Emge Elem. | 9.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Mount Hope Elem. | 9.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Flint Hill Elementary | 9.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Rock Creek Elem. | 8.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Ft. Zuwmalt West Middle | 8.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Mid Rivers Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Ft. Zumwalt North High | 8.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Ft. Zumwalt South High | 7.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Twin Chimneys Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Fort Zumwalt School District
Fort Zumwalt School District is a O'fallon, Missouri school district serving 25 schools. The district educates 16,829 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $13,648 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Fort Zumwalt School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ostmann Elem., which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Fort Zumwalt School District students show an average math proficiency of 56.9% and ELA proficiency of 62.6%.
The district includes 16 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Fort Zumwalt School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Fort Zumwalt School District with test data.
Schools in Fort Zumwalt School District
25 schools Elementary Schools 16
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- O'fallon
- Total Enrollment
- 16,829
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,399
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Fort Zumwalt School District?
Fort Zumwalt School District has 25 schools in total — 16 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Fort Zumwalt School District?
The average composite rating for Fort Zumwalt School District is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Fort Zumwalt School District?
Fort Zumwalt School District spends $13,648 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Fort Zumwalt School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Fort Zumwalt School District is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Fort Zumwalt School District?
Ostmann Elem. is the highest-rated school in Fort Zumwalt School District with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Fort Zumwalt School District?
Across schools in Fort Zumwalt School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 56.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 62.6%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Fort Zumwalt School District compare to other districts in Missouri?
Fort Zumwalt School District has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 25 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 56.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 62.6%
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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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