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#2079 of 2,221 schools in MO
Brittany Woods
Middle School · University City · University City, MO
An University City middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8125 GROBY RD, University City, MO 63130
- Math 17% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brittany Woods score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brittany Woods 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 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| H F Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| H.f. Epstein Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 76 | Compare → |
| Torah Prep School - Boys DivisionPrivate · tuition | 6.7 | 2–8 | 0.8 mi | 91 | 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
- #7 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
Brittany Woods is listed in UNIVERSITY CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brittany Woods
Brittany Woods is a public middle school in University City, MO, part of University City, serving approximately 550 students in grades 6th-8th with a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,079 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brittany Woods
What grades does Brittany Woods serve?
Brittany Woods serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brittany Woods?
Brittany Woods has an enrollment of approximately 550 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brittany Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Brittany Woods is 10.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brittany Woods rank in MO?
Brittany Woods ranks #2,079 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Brittany Woods's MySchoolScout rating?
Brittany Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Brittany Woods?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brittany Woods has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Brittany Woods a charter school?
No, Brittany Woods is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brittany Woods a Title I school?
No, Brittany Woods is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brittany Woods?
100.0% of students at Brittany Woods 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
- 550
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.7%
- Phone
- (314) 290-4280
- 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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