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#1029 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 46% in state
Barbara Jordan Elem.
Elementary School · University City · University City, MO
An University City elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1500 N 82nd BLVD, University City, MO 63130
- Math 32% vs MO 49% (2025)
- Reading 29% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Barbara Jordan Elem. score 30% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 15 points since 2021, reaching 30% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 30% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Barbara Jordan Elem. sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the St. Louis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (University City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$81,103
Median home value
$285,500
Median rent
$1,199/mo
College educated
63.6%
Homeownership
61.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| H F Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| H.f. Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 76 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
University City
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $19,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Barbara Jordan Elem. is listed in UNIVERSITY CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Barbara Jordan Elem.
Barbara Jordan Elem. is a public elementary school in University City, MO, part of University City, serving approximately 352 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,029 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Barbara Jordan Elem.
What grades does Barbara Jordan Elem. serve?
Barbara Jordan Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Barbara Jordan Elem.?
Barbara Jordan Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 352 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Barbara Jordan Elem. is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Barbara Jordan Elem. rank in MO?
Barbara Jordan Elem. ranks #1,029 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Barbara Jordan Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Barbara Jordan Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Barbara Jordan Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Barbara Jordan Elem. has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 30% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Barbara Jordan Elem. a charter school?
No, Barbara Jordan Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Barbara Jordan Elem. a Title I school?
No, Barbara Jordan Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Barbara Jordan Elem.?
100.0% of students at Barbara Jordan 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 352
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.0%
- Phone
- (314) 290-4361
- Area population (ZIP 63130)
- 29,074
- Area average commute
- 20.3 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 MAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63130; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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