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#6 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 1% in state

Brentwood Middle

Middle School · Brentwood · Brentwood, MO

A middle school in Brentwood, MO where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2225 HIGH SCHOOL DR., Brentwood, MO 63144

  • Math 75% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 68% vs MO 43% (2025)
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.45 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.6Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency74.7% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency67.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+25.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+27 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+15.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile93th
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio10.9:1
District spending per student$22,646
Chronic Absenteeism16.5%

Students at Brentwood Middle score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency75%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency68%(2025 MAP)
School
State
43%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2021, reaching 71% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
67%
ELA
67%
2010
Math
72%
ELA
72%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
82%
ELA
67%
2014
Math
67%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
62%
ELA
72%
2016
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
67%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
62%
ELA
65%
2025
Math
75%
ELA
68%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 66% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

20.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Brentwood Middle 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,039/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brentwood), 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

$91,312

Median home value

$278,800

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

75.4%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Great Circle Edgewood Children's CenterPrivate · tuition7.1private1–121.6 mi71Compare →
Mrh MiddleEnrollment path unverified6.47–81.6 mi215Compare →
Ladue MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.76–82.2 mi1,033Compare →
Wydown MiddleEnrollment path unverified7.66–82.7 mi574Compare →

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.

Brentwood

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#1 of 5
District spending per student
$22,646NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brentwood Middle is listed in BRENTWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brentwood Middle

Brentwood Middle is a public middle school in Brentwood, MO, part of Brentwood, serving approximately 164 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #6 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

What's said publicly about Brentwood Middle

Sources:School's websiteWikipedia

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Brentwood Middle and High School is a public institution located in Brentwood, St. Louis County, Missouri, operating within the Brentwood School District 2. The high school facility opened in 1927, and the district added a junior high school addition to the building in 1961 2. Brentwood High School was selected as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2006 2. The district's website highlights a commitment to student growth from preschool through graduation, emphasizing academic, social, and emotional development 1. Recent district news includes the selection of a high school sophomore for the Missouri Scholars Academy, the appointment of a new leader for athletics and activities programs, and the reorganization of the Board of Education with new members 1. The district also celebrated Administrative Professionals Day and National Teacher Appreciation Week in May 1.
Sources (2)
  1. www.brentwoodmoschools.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brentwood Middle

What grades does Brentwood Middle serve?

Brentwood Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Brentwood Middle?

Brentwood Middle has an enrollment of approximately 164 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Brentwood Middle is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brentwood Middle rank in MO?

Brentwood Middle ranks #6 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Brentwood Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Brentwood Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Brentwood Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brentwood Middle has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Brentwood Middle a charter school?

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

Is Brentwood Middle a Title I school?

No, Brentwood Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brentwood Middle?

20.1% of students at Brentwood Middle 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
164
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.5%
Area population (ZIP 63144)
9,580
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
34.8
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 63144; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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