Wentzville R-iv School District
School District · Wentzville, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
22
13 elem, 4 mid, 4 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,463
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.4:1
Evaluating Wentzville R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Wentzville R-iv 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.
Boone Trail Elem.
Wentzville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Discovery Ridge Elementary
O'fallon · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Peine Ridge Elem.
Wentzville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#216 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,463
$64 vs Missouri median
District size
17,944 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Wentzville R-iv ranks #216 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Wentzville R-iv's schools with real test data average 6.5/10 across 20 schools. Its top-rated schools are Boone Trail Elem. (8.8/10), Discovery Ridge Elementary (8.3/10), and Peine Ridge Elem. (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 14% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.2 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 Wentzville R-iv schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Wentzville R-iv
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (20 of 22). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Boone Trail Elem. | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Discovery Ridge Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Peine Ridge Elem. | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Lakeview Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Frontier Middle | 7.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Emil E. Holt Sr. High | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Timberland High | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Liberty High School | 6.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Duello Elem. | 6.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Wentzville South Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 22 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Wentzville R-iv
Wentzville R-iv is a Wentzville, Missouri school district serving 22 schools. The district educates 17,944 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.4:1. The district invests $12,463 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Wentzville R-iv demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Boone Trail Elem., which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, Wentzville R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 55.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.8%.
The district includes 13 elementary schools , 4 middle schools , and 4 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Wentzville R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Wentzville R-iv with test data.
Schools in Wentzville R-iv
22 schools Elementary Schools 13
Middle Schools 4
High Schools 4
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Wentzville
- Total Enrollment
- 17,944
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,244
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.0%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Wentzville R-iv?
Wentzville R-iv has 22 schools in total — 13 elementary, 4 middle, and 4 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Wentzville R-iv?
The average composite rating for Wentzville R-iv is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Wentzville R-iv?
Wentzville R-iv spends $12,463 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Wentzville R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in Wentzville R-iv is 14.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Wentzville R-iv?
Boone Trail Elem. is the highest-rated school in Wentzville R-iv with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in Wentzville R-iv?
Across schools in Wentzville R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Wentzville R-iv compare to other districts in Missouri?
Wentzville R-iv has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 22 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.8%
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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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