Below Average
#1978 of 2,221 schools in MO
External Sites
School · SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
12110 CLAYTON RD, Town and Country, MO 63131
Enrollment
2,273
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
2,273
Student-Teacher
1.4:1
Score
4.2
Grades
Pre-K – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#1,978 of 2,221
In Town and Country
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#4 of 9
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.
School environment
10.0 / 10
Excellent
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External Sites
School in Town and Country · grades Pre-K – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About External Sites
External Sites is a public school in Town and Country, MO, part of SPECL. SCH. DST.
ST. LOUIS CO. External Sites serves approximately 2,273 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 1.4:1 student-teacher ratio.
External Sites has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,978 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for External Sites show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 4.2 · Below Average
- District avg 4.2
- MO avg 6.3
What Parents Should Know
External Sites is a large school: 2,273 students. Size usually brings more course choices and activities than a smaller school can staff, but kids can also blend into the crowd. Ask how the school keeps students known and supported.
Test scores at External Sites 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.
At 1.4:1 students to teachers, External Sites sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Score Breakdown
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External Sites — Students at External Sites score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 28 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: 6.0/10.
How External Sites Compares
See how External Sites performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
12110 CLAYTON RD, Town and Country, MO 63131
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering External Sites may also want to explore other schools in the area. VILLA DUCHESNE & OAK HILL SCHOOL (rated 8.5/10, 1.6 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. Additionally, VISITATION ACADEMY (rated 6.8/10, 0.3 miles away, in nearby St. Louis), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Town and Country, see our Town and Country schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| HIRAM NEUWOEHNER Town And Country | 0.1 mi | 3.6 |
| VISITATION ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.3 mi | 6.8 |
| COVENANT CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Town And Country | 0.8 mi | 4.1 |
| THE MOOG CENTER FOR DEAF EDUCATION St. Louis | 0.7 mi | — |
| HARPER SCHOOL, LLC Frontenac | 1.0 mi | — |
| ST CLEMENT GRADE SCHOOL Des Peres | 1.6 mi | 6.5 |
| ST AUSTIN SCHOOL Chesterfield | 1.6 mi | 6.8 |
| ROSSMAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.5 mi | 7.7 |
| ST PAUL'S LUTHERAN SCHOOL Des Peres | 1.9 mi | 6.5 |
| VILLA DUCHESNE & OAK HILL SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.6 mi | 8.5 |
| COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | — |
| NORTHEAST MIDDLE Creve Coeur | 1.9 mi | 7.8 |
| DE SMET JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| LADUE FIFTH GRADE CENTER St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 9.0 |
| LADUE EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.0 |
| WESTCHESTER ELEM. Kirkwood | 2.1 mi | 7.8 |
| ST JOSEPH'S ACADEMY St. Louis | 1.8 mi | 6.4 |
| PRINCIPIA SCHOOL St. Louis | 1.8 mi | — |
| LITZSINGER Ladue | 2.0 mi | 3.5 |
| NORTH KIRKWOOD MIDDLE Kirkwood | 2.5 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63131 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$209,306
Median Home Value
$734,300
Median Rent
$1,999/mo
Population
17,993
College Educated
83.3%
Homeownership
92.8%
Avg Commute
21.2 min
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Median Age
46.2
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| MOCA-S Springfield, MO | 3.4 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about External Sites
What grades does External Sites serve?
External Sites serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend External Sites?
External Sites has an enrollment of approximately 2,273 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at External Sites?
The student-teacher ratio at External Sites is 1.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does External Sites rank in MO?
External Sites ranks #1,978 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is External Sites's MySchoolScout rating?
External Sites has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 External Sites?
Based on loaded state assessment records, External Sites has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 11% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is External Sites a charter school?
No, External Sites is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is External Sites a Title I school?
No, External Sites is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for External Sites?
8.0% of students at External Sites 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,273
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 1.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,657
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 8.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (314) 989-8100
- 4-Year Graduation
- ≤20%
Resources & Links
District
SPECL. SCH. DST. ST. LOUIS CO.- District Enrollment
- 4,570
- Schools in District
- 10
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $118,376
- District Rank
- #4 of 9
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