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6.6 avg / 10

Francis Howell R-iii School District

School District · O'fallon, Missouri

Students: 17,241
Teachers (FTE): 1,121
Estimated Scores: 14%

Avg Rating

6.6

out of 10

Schools

21

10 elem, 5 mid, 3 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,462

Student-Teacher Ratio

15.4:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#180 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.3

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,462

$60 vs Missouri median

District size

17,241 students

Much larger than Missouri median

About Francis Howell R-iii

Francis Howell R-iii is a O'fallon, Missouri school district serving 21 schools. The district educates 17,241 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.4:1. The district invests $12,462 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.6/10, Francis Howell R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Henderson Elem., which has a composite score of 7.8/10.

In standardized testing, Francis Howell R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 59.3% and ELA proficiency of 65.4%.

The district includes 10 elementary schools , 5 middle schools , and 3 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Francis Howell R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 59.3%
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ELA Proficiency 65.4%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Francis Howell R-iii with test data.

District Details

City
O'fallon
Total Enrollment
17,241
Teachers (FTE)
1,121
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Francis Howell R-iii?

Francis Howell R-iii has 21 schools in total — 10 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Francis Howell R-iii?

The average composite rating for Francis Howell R-iii is 6.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Francis Howell R-iii?

Francis Howell R-iii spends $12,462 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Francis Howell R-iii?

The average student-teacher ratio in Francis Howell R-iii is 15.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Francis Howell R-iii?

Henderson Elem. is the highest-rated school in Francis Howell R-iii with a composite score of 7.8/10.

What are the test scores in Francis Howell R-iii?

Across schools in Francis Howell R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 65.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Francis Howell R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?

Francis Howell R-iii has an average school rating of 6.6/10 across 21 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
6.6/10
Math Proficiency
59.3%
ELA Proficiency
65.4%

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 methodology

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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