Needs Improvement
#2073 of 2,221 schools in MO
Highland Elem.
Elementary School · Riverview Gardens · St. Louis, MO
A Riverview Gardens elementary school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
174 Shepley Dr St Louis MO 6, St. Louis, MO 63137
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 3% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Highland Elem. score 2% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 3% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 12% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 15% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 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
How we rate schools
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Where Highland 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$45,597
Median home value
$79,400
Median rent
$1,017/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
48.2%
Poverty rate
27.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63137; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.0 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 253 | Compare → |
| Storman Lions Leadership AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 33 | Compare → |
| Gibson Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.9 mi | 386 | Compare → |
| Grace Chapel Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 2.2 mi | 133 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Riverview Gardens
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 13
- District spending per student
- $12,486NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 36.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Highland Elem. is listed in RIVERVIEW GARDENS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Highland Elem.
Highland Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Riverview Gardens, serving approximately 253 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,073 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 12% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 15% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 253
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 51.4%
- Phone
- (314) 868-4561
- Area population (ZIP 63137)
- 19,690
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 38.5
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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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)
- NCES EdFacts · 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 63137; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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