Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District
School District · Town & Country, Missouri
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$118,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.3:1
Avg Rating
4.2
out of 10
Schools
10
3 elem, 6 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$118,376
Student-Teacher Ratio
2.3:1
Evaluating Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. 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.
North Technical
Florissant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Juvenile Detention Ctr.
Clayton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Northview
Florissant · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#458 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-2.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$118,376
+$105,849 vs Missouri median
District size
4,570 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. ranks #458 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.'s schools with real test data average 4.2/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are North Technical (5.5/10), Juvenile Detention Ctr. (5.5/10), and Northview (4.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 5.5/10 despite 45% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.2 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 Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.
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 | North Technical | 5.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Juvenile Detention Ctr. | 5.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Northview | 4.3 / 10 |
| 4 | External Sites | 4.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Ackerman | 3.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Hiram Neuwoehner | 3.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Southview High | 3.6 / 10 |
| 8 | Litzsinger | 3.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Southview | 3.5 / 10 |
See all 10 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. is a Town & Country, Missouri school district serving 10 schools. The district educates 4,570 students with a student-teacher ratio of 2.3:1. The district invests $118,376 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.2/10, Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is North Technical, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. students show an average math proficiency of 25.3% and ELA proficiency of 31.9%.
The district includes 3 elementary schools , and 6 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co., colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. with test data.
Schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.
10 schools Elementary Schools 3
High Schools 6
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Town & Country
- Total Enrollment
- 4,570
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,026
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. has 10 schools in total — 3 elementary, and 6 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
The average composite rating for Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. is 4.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. spends $118,376 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
The average student-teacher ratio in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. is 2.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
North Technical is the highest-rated school in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co.?
Across schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. with test data, the average math proficiency is 25.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 31.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. compare to other districts in Missouri?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. has an average school rating of 4.2/10 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
- 4.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 25.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 31.9%
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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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