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#10 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 1% in state

Avery Elem.

Elementary School · WEBSTER GROVES

909 BOMPART AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Enrollment

350

Student-Teacher

12.5:1

Score

9.5

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#10 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#1 of 193

public schools

In district

#1 of 9

WEBSTER GROVES

Academic performance

9.9 / 10

Excellent

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Avery Elem.

9.5/10

Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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8.2/10

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About Avery Elem.

Avery Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of WEBSTER GROVES. Avery Elem. serves approximately 350 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Avery Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #10 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Avery Elem. show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.4 pts above district
  • This school 9.5 · Excellent
  • District avg 8.1
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.4Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+6.17 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.9Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency81.5% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency83.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+33.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+37.1 pts
Overall Proficiency82% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+22.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile98th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,734
Chronic Absenteeism10%

Avery Elem. — Students at Avery Elem. score 82% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

6.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 69.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 73.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.8% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
67%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
66%
2012
Math
63%
ELA
68%
2013
Math
73%
ELA
72%
2014
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
71%
ELA
77%
2016
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2017
Math
72%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2019
Math
66%
ELA
69%
2020*
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2021*
Math
59%
ELA
68%
2022
Math
69%
ELA
74%
2024
Math
73.9%
ELA
78.7%
2025
Math
81.5%
ELA
83.4%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.4/10.

How Avery Elem. Compares

See how Avery Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
9.5/10
100th percentile in MO
Academic
9.9/10
Excellent
Growth
9.4/10
Excellent
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
7%
Teaching Staff
13:1 student-teacher ratio
28 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

909 BOMPART AVE, St. Louis, MO 63119

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Avery Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. MCGRATH ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 1.2 miles away, in nearby Brentwood), with a very similar rating. Another option is BRISTOL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 1.2 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, MIRIAM SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.4 miles away, in nearby Webster Groves), a more accessible option. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 1.4 mi
School Distance Rating
ST MARY MAGDALEN SCHOOL Brentwood 0.7 mi 6.5
MARK TWAIN ELEM. Brentwood 0.9 mi 6.3
HOLY REDEEMER SCHOOL Webster Groves 0.8 mi 4.7
THE WALDORF SCHOOL OF ST LOUIS St. Louis 0.7 mi 6.6
THE COLLEGE SCHOOL St. Louis 0.8 mi 7.4
WEBSTER GROVES HIGH St. Louis 1.0 mi 8.2
HOLY CROSS ACADEMY St. Louis 1.1 mi 6.1
FAITH ACADEMY St. Louis 1.1 mi
MCGRATH ELEM. Brentwood 1.2 mi 9.3
BRENTWOOD EARLY CHILDHD CENTER Brentwood 1.2 mi 5.3
MRH EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Maplewood 1.1 mi 7.5
BRENTWOOD MIDDLE Brentwood 1.3 mi 9.6
BRENTWOOD HIGH Brentwood 1.3 mi 8.0
BRISTOL ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 8.5
GREAT CIRCLE EDGEWOOD CHILDREN'S CENTER St. Louis 1.1 mi 7.1
DR. HENRY GIVENS JR. ELEM. St. Louis 1.2 mi 5.3
WALTER AMBROSE FAMILY CENTER St. Louis 1.3 mi 2.9
MAPLEWOOD-RICHMOND HGTS. HIGH Maplewood 1.3 mi 7.7
MRH MIDDLE Maplewood 1.3 mi 6.4
MIRIAM SCHOOL Webster Groves 1.4 mi 8.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63119 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$103,287

Median Home Value

$330,800

Median Rent

$1,275/mo

Population

34,574

College Educated

64.4%

Homeownership

71%

Avg Commute

20 min

Poverty Rate

5%

Median Age

40.9

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
FRANKLIN SMITH ELEM. Blue Springs, MO 9.6
LONE DELL ELEM. Arnold, MO 9.4
BLACKHURST ELEMENTARY St. Charles, MO 9.7
OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon, MO 9.3
STANBERRY ELEM. Stanberry, MO 9.3
WOOD ELEM. Ft. Leonard Wood, MO 9.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Avery Elem.

What grades does Avery Elem. serve?

Avery Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Avery Elem.?

Avery Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 350 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Avery Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Avery Elem. is 12.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Avery Elem. rank in MO?

Avery Elem. ranks #10 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Avery Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Avery Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Avery Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Avery Elem. has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Avery Elem. a charter school?

No, Avery Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Avery Elem. a Title I school?

No, Avery Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Avery Elem.?

6.9% of students at Avery Elem. qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
56 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score
32 Some Transit
Bike Score
47 Somewhat Bikeable

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How does Avery Elem. stack up?

CONWAY ELEMENTARY
8.2

Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
350
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
28
Free/Reduced Lunch
6.9%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
10.0%

District

WEBSTER GROVES
District Enrollment
4,366
Schools in District
9
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,734
District Rank
#1 of 9

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