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#284 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 13% in state

High Ridge Elem.

Elementary School · Northwest R-i · High Ridge, MO

A Northwest R-i elementary school where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2901 HIGH RIDGE BLVD, High Ridge, MO 63049

  • Math 54% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 46% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.9Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.13 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency53.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency46% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-0.3 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+6.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment6.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.2:1
District spending per student$11,515
Chronic Absenteeism21.2%

Students at High Ridge Elem. score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency46%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 18 points since 2021, reaching 50% in 2025.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
47%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
64%
ELA
60%
2012
Math
61%
ELA
58%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
50%
2014
Math
51%
ELA
64%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2016
Math
53%
ELA
60%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2018
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2019
Math
41%
ELA
39%
2020*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
37%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
32%
ELA
37%
2024
Math
46%
ELA
46%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
46%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 39 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

52%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where High Ridge 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated794/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$90,234

Median home value

$209,200

Median rent

$926/mo

College educated

27.5%

Homeownership

86.4%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63049; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Brennan Woods Elem.Enrollment path unverified3.7K–52.2 mi486Compare →
Murphy Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.5K–52.9 mi432Compare →
House Springs Elem.Enrollment path unverified7.2K–53.6 mi450Compare →
Kellison Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.0K–54.1 mi377Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Northwest R-i

Schools in district
10
Rank in district
#2 of 10
District spending per student
$11,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

High Ridge Elem. is listed in NORTHWEST R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About High Ridge Elem.

High Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in High Ridge, MO, part of Northwest R-i, serving approximately 354 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 12.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #284 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about High Ridge Elem.

What grades does High Ridge Elem. serve?

High Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend High Ridge Elem.?

High Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at High Ridge Elem. is 12.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does High Ridge Elem. rank in MO?

High Ridge Elem. ranks #284 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is High Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

High Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 High Ridge Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, High Ridge Elem. has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is High Ridge Elem. a charter school?

No, High Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is High Ridge Elem. a Title I school?

No, High Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for High Ridge Elem.?

52.0% of students at High Ridge 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
354
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
29
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.2%
Area population (ZIP 63049)
17,480
Area average commute
26.7 min
Area median age
43
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 63049; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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