Needs Improvement
#2073 of 2,221 schools in MO
Highland Elem.
Elementary School · RIVERVIEW GARDENS
174 Shepley Dr St Louis MO 6, St. Louis, MO 63137
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
253
Student-Teacher
14.1:1
Score
3.8
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,073 of 2,221
In St. Louis
#162 of 193
public schools
In district
#8 of 13
RIVERVIEW GARDENS
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Highland Elem.
Elementary School in St. Louis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Highland Elem.
Highland Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RIVERVIEW GARDENS. Highland Elem. serves approximately 253 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio.
Highland Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Highland Elem. show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
- This school 3.8 · Needs Improvement
- District avg 4.1
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Highland 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.
51% of students at Highland Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Highland Elem. — Students at Highland Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
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
↓ DecliningAverage 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 Highland Elem. Compares
See how Highland Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
174 Shepley Dr St Louis MO 6, St. Louis, MO 63137
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Highland Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY (rated 6.2/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 3.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| GLASGOW ELEM. St. Louis | 0.5 mi | 4.0 |
| STORMAN LIONS LEADERSHIP ACADEMY St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 6.2 |
| RIVERVIEW GARDENS SR. HIGH St. Louis | 0.8 mi | 3.8 |
| SOUTHEAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 1.7 mi | 3.7 |
| LARIMORE ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 3.8 |
| GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis | 1.9 mi | 3.7 |
| TWILLMAN ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 3.5 |
| EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis | 2.3 mi | 3.2 |
| GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 5.7 |
| R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.2 mi | 3.4 |
| DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 3.3 |
| EAST MIDDLE St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 5.5 |
| HAZELWOOD EAST HIGH St. Louis | 2.5 mi | 4.8 |
| LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis | 2.4 mi | 4.5 |
| RIVER ROADS LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis | 3.2 mi | 5.7 |
| GRANNEMANN ELEM. St. Louis | 3.1 mi | 4.1 |
| MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis | 2.9 mi | 4.5 |
| EARL NANCE SR. ELEM. St. Louis | 3.3 mi | 5.6 |
| Prather Elementary School Granite City | 3.4 mi | 2.6 |
| NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings | 3.4 mi | 4.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63137 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$45,597
Median Home Value
$79,400
Median Rent
$1,017/mo
Population
19,690
College Educated
14.7%
Homeownership
48.2%
Avg Commute
25.8 min
Poverty Rate
27.1%
Median Age
38.5
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| LARIMORE ELEM. St. Louis, MO | 3.8 |
| MIDWAY ELEM. Cleveland, MO | 3.8 |
| NIKE ELEM. Catawissa, MO | 3.8 |
| CRANE ELEM. Crane, MO | 3.7 |
| THREE TRAILS ELEM. Independence, MO | 3.7 |
| WESTRIDGE ELEM. Kansas City, MO | 3.7 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Highland Elem.
What grades does Highland Elem. serve?
Highland Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Highland Elem.?
Highland Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 253 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elem. is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Highland Elem. rank in MO?
Highland Elem. ranks #2,073 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Highland Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Highland Elem. 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 Highland Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Highland Elem. has 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Highland Elem. a charter school?
No, Highland Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Highland Elem. a Title I school?
No, Highland Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Highland Elem.?
100.0% of students at Highland 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (314) 868-4561
Resources & Links
District
RIVERVIEW GARDENS- District Enrollment
- 5,100
- Schools in District
- 13
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $12,486
- District Rank
- #8 of 13
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