Kirkwood R-vii School District
School District · Kirkwood, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Kirkwood R-vii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kirkwood R-vii 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.
W. W. Keysor Elem.
Kirkwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kirkwood Sr. High
Kirkwood · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
George R. Robinson Elem.
Kirkwood · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#111 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,112
+$1,585 vs Missouri median
District size
6,096 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Kirkwood R-vii ranks #111 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Kirkwood R-vii's schools with real test data average 7.5/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are W. W. Keysor Elem. (9.0/10), Kirkwood Sr. High (8.6/10), and George R. Robinson Elem. (8.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.0/10 despite 5% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.4 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 Kirkwood R-vii schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kirkwood R-vii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | W. W. Keysor Elem. | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Kirkwood Sr. High | 8.6 / 10 |
| 3 | George R. Robinson Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 4 | Westchester Elem. | 7.8 / 10 |
| 5 | F. P. Tillman Elem. | 7.4 / 10 |
| 6 | North Kirkwood Middle | 7.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Nipher Middle | 6.4 / 10 |
| 8 | North Glendale Elem. | 5.7 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kirkwood R-vii
Kirkwood R-vii is a Kirkwood, Missouri school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 6,096 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $14,112 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, Kirkwood R-vii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is W. W. Keysor Elem., which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Kirkwood R-vii students show an average math proficiency of 66.2% and ELA proficiency of 72.7%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kirkwood R-vii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kirkwood R-vii with test data.
Schools in Kirkwood R-vii
9 schools Elementary Schools 5
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kirkwood
- Total Enrollment
- 6,096
- Teachers (FTE)
- 457
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kirkwood R-vii?
Kirkwood R-vii has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kirkwood R-vii?
The average composite rating for Kirkwood R-vii is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Kirkwood R-vii?
Kirkwood R-vii spends $14,112 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Kirkwood R-vii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kirkwood R-vii is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kirkwood R-vii?
W. W. Keysor Elem. is the highest-rated school in Kirkwood R-vii with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Kirkwood R-vii?
Across schools in Kirkwood R-vii with test data, the average math proficiency is 66.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kirkwood R-vii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Kirkwood R-vii has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 9 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 66.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.7%
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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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