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#1141 of 2,221 schools in MO
Edgar Murray Elem.
Elementary School · ST. CLAIR R-XIII
1044 HIGH SCHOOL DR, St. Clair, MO 63077
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
428
Student-Teacher
13.4:1
Score
6.4
Grades
3rd – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,141 of 2,221
In St. Clair
#1 of 5
public schools
In district
#1 of 5
ST. CLAIR R-XIII
Academic growth
7.8 / 10
Very Good
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Edgar Murray Elem.
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About Edgar Murray Elem.
Edgar Murray Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Clair, MO, part of ST. CLAIR R-XIII.
Edgar Murray Elem. serves approximately 428 students, and covers grades 3rd-5th, and has a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. Edgar Murray Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,141 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Edgar Murray Elem. show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
- This school 6.4 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Edgar Murray Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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Edgar Murray Elem. — Students at Edgar Murray Elem. score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
53.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.8/10.
How Edgar Murray Elem. Compares
See how Edgar Murray Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1044 HIGH SCHOOL DR, St. Clair, MO 63077
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Edgar Murray Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. LONEDELL ELEM. (rated 8.8/10, 9.3 miles away, in nearby Lonedell), which scores notably higher. Another option is CENTRAL ELEM. (rated 8.5/10, 7.5 miles away, in nearby Union), which scores notably higher. Additionally, COLEMAN ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 12.3 miles away, in nearby Villa Ridge), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Clair, see our St. Clair schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.6 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| ST. CLAIR HIGH St. Clair | 0.1 mi | 5.8 |
| ST. CLAIR JR. HIGH St. Clair | 0.2 mi | 3.8 |
| ST. CLAIR ELEM. St. Clair | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| FRANKLIN CO. SPECL. ED. COOP. St. Clair | 3.8 mi | 4.8 |
| PRAIRIE DELL ELEMENTARY Union | 6.4 mi | 6.7 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Union | 7.5 mi | 8.5 |
| IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Union | 7.8 mi | 6.0 |
| UNION MIDDLE Union | 8.0 mi | 4.1 |
| AUTUMN HILL SCHOOL Union | 8.1 mi | 2.5 |
| UNION HIGH Union | 8.2 mi | 6.1 |
| CROSSPOINT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Villa Ridge | 9.5 mi | 7.6 |
| Clearview Elementary Union | 10.1 mi | 6.8 |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST SCHOOL Villa Ridge | 10.5 mi | 6.8 |
| LONEDELL ELEM. Lonedell | 9.3 mi | 8.8 |
| ST GERTRUDE SCHOOL Washington | 11.7 mi | 5.6 |
| BEAUFORT ELEM. Beaufort | 10.4 mi | 7.3 |
| ROBERTSVILLE ELEM. Robertsville | 10.5 mi | 6.2 |
| COLEMAN ELEM. Villa Ridge | 12.3 mi | 7.4 |
| SULLIVAN SR. HIGH Sullivan | 11.9 mi | 6.3 |
| South Point Elementary Washington | 13.6 mi | 5.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63077 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$56,458
Median Home Value
$161,800
Median Rent
$869/mo
Population
11,466
College Educated
12.5%
Homeownership
70.7%
Avg Commute
31.1 min
Poverty Rate
11%
Median Age
39.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| BIERBAUM ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| DEWEY SCH.-INTERNAT'L. STUDIES St. Louis, MO | 6.4 |
| Dover Hill Elementary Joplin, MO | 6.4 |
| EAST PRAIRIE ELEM East Prairie, MO | 6.4 |
| GLENDALE ELEM. Independence, MO | 6.4 |
| HERITAGE ELEMENTARY Lake Ozark, MO | 6.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Edgar Murray Elem.
What grades does Edgar Murray Elem. serve?
Edgar Murray Elem. serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Edgar Murray Elem.?
Edgar Murray Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 428 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgar Murray Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgar Murray Elem. is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgar Murray Elem. rank in MO?
Edgar Murray Elem. ranks #1,141 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Edgar Murray Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Edgar Murray Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Edgar Murray Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgar Murray Elem. has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Edgar Murray Elem. a charter school?
No, Edgar Murray Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgar Murray Elem. a Title I school?
No, Edgar Murray Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgar Murray Elem.?
53.3% of students at Edgar Murray 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 3rd – 5th
- Enrollment
- 428
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 53.3%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Franklin County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (636) 629-3500
Resources & Links
District
ST. CLAIR R-XIII- District Enrollment
- 2,092
- Schools in District
- 5
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,464
- District Rank
- #1 of 5
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