Very Good
#601 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 27% in state
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 63 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5031 POTOMAC, St. Louis, MO 63139
- Math 87% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 89% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac score 88% 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 9 points since 2021, reaching 88% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (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 39 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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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$74,749
Median home value
$199,400
Median rent
$1,086/mo
College educated
49.4%
Homeownership
60%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63139; 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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Premier Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.9 | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 904 | Compare → |
| Buder Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 8.3 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 383 | Compare → |
| South City Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Mallinckrodt A.b.i. Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 283 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #6 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St.
Louis City, serving approximately 221 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac
What grades does Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac serve?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has an enrollment of approximately 221 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
The student-teacher ratio at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is 11.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac rank in MO?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac ranks #601 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac's MySchoolScout rating?
Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac a charter school?
No, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac a Title I school?
No, Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac?
100.0% of students at Betty Wheeler Classical Jr. Ac 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 221
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (314) 353-8875
- Area population (ZIP 63139)
- 21,811
- Area average commute
- 19.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.6
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 63139; 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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