Kirkwood R-vii School District
School District · Kirkwood, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,112
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#85 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,112
+$1,590 vs Missouri median
District size
6,096 students
Much larger than Missouri median
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 7.2/10, 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 8.3/10.
In standardized testing, Kirkwood R-vii students show an average math proficiency of 61.0% and ELA proficiency of 68.8%.
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 7.2/10. 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 8.3/10.
What are the test scores in Kirkwood R-vii?
Across schools in Kirkwood R-vii with test data, the average math proficiency is 61.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 68.8%. 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 7.2/10 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 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 61.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 68.8%
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.
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Compare Kirkwood R-vii with neighboring districts in the state.
- St. Louis City (68)
- Springfield R-xii (57)
- Division of Youth Service (41)
- Columbia 93 (36)
- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
- North Kansas City 74 (34)
- Kansas City 33 (33)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
- Parkway C-2 (29)
- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Department of Corrections (20)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
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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