Excellent
#54 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 2% in state
Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Middle School · Ladue · St. Louis, MO
A middle school in St. Louis, MO where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10900 LADUE ROAD, St. Louis, MO 63141
- Math 74% vs MO 45% (2025)
- Reading 79% vs MO 47% (2025)
- 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Ladue Fifth Grade Center score 77% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 13-year record (2013–2025), then recovered 13 points since 2021, reaching 77% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Ladue Fifth Grade Center 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 4Car-Dependent
- Transit 17Minimal Transit
- Bike 21Somewhat 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
$122,917
Median home value
$571,900
Median rent
$1,456/mo
College educated
69.1%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
6.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63141; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villa Duchesne & Oak Hill SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 371 | Compare → |
| Mary Institute & St Louis Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 1,225 | Compare → |
| Visitation AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.6 mi | 543 | Compare → |
| External SitesEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 2,273 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Ladue
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #2 of 8
- District spending per student
- $15,032NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Ladue Fifth Grade Center is listed in LADUE; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Ladue Fifth Grade Center
Ladue Fifth Grade Center is a public middle school in St. Louis, MO, part of Ladue, serving approximately 322 students in grades 5th-5th with a 11.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #54 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Ladue Fifth Grade Center
What grades does Ladue Fifth Grade Center serve?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center serves students in grades 5th through 5th.
How many students attend Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center has an enrollment of approximately 322 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Ladue Fifth Grade Center is 11.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Ladue Fifth Grade Center rank in MO?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center ranks #54 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Ladue Fifth Grade Center's MySchoolScout rating?
Ladue Fifth Grade Center has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Ladue Fifth Grade Center has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Ladue Fifth Grade Center a charter school?
No, Ladue Fifth Grade Center is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Ladue Fifth Grade Center a Title I school?
No, Ladue Fifth Grade Center is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Ladue Fifth Grade Center?
8.4% of students at Ladue Fifth Grade Center 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
- 5th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 322
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.8%
- Phone
- (314) 983-5540
- Area population (ZIP 63141)
- 20,640
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 63141; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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