Northwest R-i School District
School District · House Springs, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
10
6 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,515
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.8:1
Evaluating Northwest R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Northwest R-i 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.
Cedar Springs Elem.
House Springs · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
High Ridge Elem.
High Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Murphy Elem.
High Ridge · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#377 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.8
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,515
$1,012 vs Missouri median
District size
5,900 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Northwest R-i ranks #377 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Northwest R-i's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cedar Springs Elem. (8.2/10), High Ridge Elem. (8.1/10), and Murphy Elem. (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.1/10 despite 52% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.5 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 Northwest R-i schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Northwest R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 10). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cedar Springs Elem. | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | High Ridge Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 3 | Murphy Elem. | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | House Springs Elem. | 7.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Northwest High | 6.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Woodridge Middle School | 4.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Brennan Woods Elem. | 3.7 / 10 |
| 8 | Maple Grove Elem. | 3.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Northwest Valley Sch. | 3.1 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Northwest R-i
Northwest R-i is a House Springs, Missouri school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 5,900 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.8:1. The district invests $11,515 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Northwest R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cedar Springs Elem., which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Northwest R-i students show an average math proficiency of 51.4% and ELA proficiency of 52.1%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Northwest R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Northwest R-i with test data.
Schools in Northwest R-i
10 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- House Springs
- Total Enrollment
- 5,900
- Teachers (FTE)
- 399
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Northwest R-i?
Northwest R-i has 10 schools in total — 6 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 Northwest R-i?
The average composite rating for Northwest R-i is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Northwest R-i?
Northwest R-i spends $11,515 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Northwest R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Northwest R-i is 14.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Northwest R-i?
Cedar Springs Elem. is the highest-rated school in Northwest R-i with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Northwest R-i?
Across schools in Northwest R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.4% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Northwest R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Northwest R-i has an average school rating of 5.5/10 across 10 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
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.4%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.1%
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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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