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6.1 avg / 10

St. Louis City School District

School District · St Louis, Missouri

Students: 18,284
Teachers (FTE): 1,448
Estimated Scores: 5%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

65

42 elem, 8 mid, 14 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$22,979

Student-Teacher Ratio

12.6:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#268 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$22,979

+$10,457 vs Missouri median

District size

18,284 students

Much larger than Missouri median

About St. Louis City

St. Louis City is a St Louis, Missouri school district serving 65 schools. The district educates 18,284 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. The district invests $22,979 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, St. Louis City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Metro High, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, St. Louis City students show an average math proficiency of 12.8% and ELA proficiency of 18.0%.

The district includes 42 elementary schools , 8 middle schools , and 14 high schools.

District Map

Schools in St. Louis City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 12.8%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 18.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in St. Louis City with test data.

Schools in St. Louis City

65 schools
Elementary Schools 42
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
8.8
Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem.
8.5
Elias Michael Elem.
7.4
Lyon at Blow Elem.
7.2
Earl Nance Sr. Elem.
7.2
Shenandoah Elem.
7.1
Shaw Visual/perf. Arts Ctr.
7.0
Walbridge Elem. Community Ed.
6.9
Peabody Elem.
6.9
Ames Visual/perf. Arts
6.9
Jefferson Elem.
6.8
Wilkinson Early Childhood Ctr.
6.8
Humboldt Acad of Higher Lrning
6.7
Bryan Hill Elem.
6.6
Washington Montessori
6.6
Nahed Chapman New American Aca
6.6
Woodward Elem.
6.5
Columbia Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
6.5
Stix Early Childhood Ctr.
6.4
Herzog Elem.
6.4
Hodgen Elem.
6.3
George Washington Carver Elem
6.3
Mann Elem.
6.2
Meramec Elem.
6.1
Ashland Elem. and Br.
6.0
Hickey Elem.
5.8
Cole Elem.
5.7
Hamilton Elem. Community Ed.
5.7
Dewey Sch.-internat'l. Studies
5.7
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
5.6
Buder Elem.
5.6
Henry Elem.
5.6
Laclede Elem.
5.5
Monroe Elem.
5.5
Mason Elem.
5.4
Adams Elem.
5.2
Oak Hill Elem.
4.9
Sigel Elem. Comm. Ed. Ctr.
4.6
Woerner Elem
4.6
Gateway Elem.
4.4
Froebel Elem.
4.0
Lexington Elem.
3.6
Middle Schools 8
Carnahan Middle
8.1
Busch MS Character Athletics
6.7
Long Middle Community Ed. Ctr.
5.9
Acad of Entre Stdy@louverture
5.9
Gateway Middle
5.8
Compton-drew Ilc Middle
5.7
Carr Lane Vpa Middle
5.2
Yeatman-liddell Middle School
4.8
High Schools 14
Metro High
9.1
Collegiate School of Med/bio
8.8
Community Access Job Training
7.9
Mckinley Class. Leadership Ac.
7.0
Soldan International Studies
6.4
Carnahan Sch. of the Future
6.4
Gateway High
5.7
Beaumont Cte High School
5.3
Central Visual/perf. Arts High
5.3
Vashon High
5.1
Sumner High
4.6
Roosevelt High
4.5
Miller Career Academy
4.5
Griscom Juvenile Detention Ctr
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Other Schools 1
St. Louis Children's Hospital
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District Details

State
Missouri
City
St Louis
Total Enrollment
18,284
Teachers (FTE)
1,448
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in St. Louis City?

St. Louis City has 65 schools in total — 42 elementary, 8 middle, and 14 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for St. Louis City?

The average composite rating for St. Louis City is 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in St. Louis City?

St. Louis City spends $22,979 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Louis City?

The average student-teacher ratio in St. Louis City is 12.6:1.

What is the top-rated school in St. Louis City?

Metro High is the highest-rated school in St. Louis City with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in St. Louis City?

Across schools in St. Louis City with test data, the average math proficiency is 12.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 18.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does St. Louis City compare to other districts in Missouri?

St. Louis City has an average school rating of 6.1/10 across 65 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
12.8%
ELA Proficiency
18.0%

Resources

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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.

Read our full methodology

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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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