Riverview Gardens School District
School District · St Louis, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Avg Rating
4.0
out of 10
Schools
13
9 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.6:1
Evaluating Riverview Gardens?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Riverview Gardens as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Lemasters Elem.
St. Louis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Westview Middle School
St. Louis · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Moline Elem.
St. Louis · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#461 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.3
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,486
$41 vs Missouri median
District size
5,100 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Riverview Gardens ranks #461 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Riverview Gardens's schools with real test data average 4.1/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Lemasters Elem. (5.1/10), Westview Middle School (4.7/10), and Moline Elem. (4.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Riverview Gardens
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 13). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lemasters Elem. | 5.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Westview Middle School | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Moline Elem. | 4.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Meadows Elem. | 4.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Lewis and Clark Elem. | 4.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Glasgow Elem. | 4.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Riverview Gardens Sr. High | 3.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Highland Elem. | 3.8 / 10 |
| 9 | Gibson Elem. | 3.7 / 10 |
| 10 | Koch Elem. | 3.6 / 10 |
See all 13 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Riverview Gardens
Riverview Gardens is a St Louis, Missouri school district serving 13 schools. The district educates 5,100 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1. The district invests $12,486 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.0/10, Riverview Gardens demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Lemasters Elem., which has a composite score of 5.1/10.
In standardized testing, Riverview Gardens students show an average math proficiency of 11.8% and ELA proficiency of 17.5%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Riverview Gardens, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Riverview Gardens with test data.
Schools in Riverview Gardens
13 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- St Louis
- Total Enrollment
- 5,100
- Teachers (FTE)
- 326
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.4%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Riverview Gardens?
Riverview Gardens has 13 schools in total — 9 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 Riverview Gardens?
The average composite rating for Riverview Gardens is 4.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Riverview Gardens?
Riverview Gardens spends $12,486 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Riverview Gardens?
The average student-teacher ratio in Riverview Gardens is 15.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in Riverview Gardens?
Lemasters Elem. is the highest-rated school in Riverview Gardens with a composite score of 5.1/10.
What are the test scores in Riverview Gardens?
Across schools in Riverview Gardens with test data, the average math proficiency is 11.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 17.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Riverview Gardens compare to other districts in Missouri?
Riverview Gardens has an average school rating of 4.0/10 across 13 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
- 4.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 11.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 17.5%
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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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