Very Good
#738 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 33% in state
Blades Elem.
Elementary School · Mehlville R-ix · St. Louis, MO
A Mehlville R-ix elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5140 PATTERSON RD, St. Louis, MO 63129
- Math 47% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 45% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Blades Elem. score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 8 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 46% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (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 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Blades 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 7Somewhat 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
$91,920
Median home value
$278,800
Median rent
$1,087/mo
College educated
41.9%
Homeownership
78.4%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63129; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Margaret Mary Alacoque SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–8 | 0.3 mi | 367 | Compare → |
| Oakville Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Abiding Savior Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.1private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
| Hagemann Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | Not available | 435 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mehlville R-ix
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #9 of 18
- District spending per student
- $12,165NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Blades Elem. is listed in MEHLVILLE R-IX; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Blades Elem.
Blades Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Mehlville R-ix, serving approximately 433 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #738 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Blades Elem.
What grades does Blades Elem. serve?
Blades Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Blades Elem.?
Blades Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 433 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blades Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Blades Elem. is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Blades Elem. rank in MO?
Blades Elem. ranks #738 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Blades Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Blades Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Blades Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Blades Elem. has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Blades Elem. a charter school?
No, Blades Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Blades Elem. a Title I school?
No, Blades Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Blades Elem.?
27.7% of students at Blades 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
- 433
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.6%
- Phone
- (314) 467-7300
- Area population (ZIP 63129)
- 51,356
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 45
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 63129; 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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