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#640 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 29% in state

Marquette Sr. High

High School · Rockwood R-vi · Chesterfield, MO

A Rockwood R-vi high school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2351 CLARKSON RD, Chesterfield, MO 63017

  • Math 62% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 71% vs MO 57% (2025)
  • 94.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.8Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+10 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics9.1Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency62% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency71.2% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+13.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+13.8 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile86th
College Readiness6.5Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate94%
AP Participation31.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment3.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.8:1
District spending per student$12,527
Chronic Absenteeism22.8%

Students at Marquette Sr. High score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency62%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency71%(2025 MAP)
School
State
57%(2025 MAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 16 years
2009
Math
62%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
67%
ELA
91%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
69%
ELA
86%
2013
Math
58%
ELA
88%
2014
Math
73%
ELA
89%
2015
Math
74%
ELA
90%
2016
Math
90%
2017
Math
67%
ELA
78%
2018
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2019
Math
65%
ELA
78%
2020*
Math
53%
ELA
79%
2021*
Math
53%
ELA
79%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
62%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 81% (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 31 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

14.2%

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 Marquette Sr. High 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,382/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chesterfield), 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

$128,750

Median home value

$452,000

Median rent

$1,632/mo

College educated

70.1%

Homeownership

76.9%

Poverty rate

3.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63017; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
31.5% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics25sports offered
12 boys'·13 girls'·61 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Missouri Torah InstitutePrivate · tuition7.0private9–121.3 mi72Compare →
West HighEnrollment path unverified6.69–122.6 mi1,408Compare →
Lafayette Sr. HighEnrollment path unverified6.09–123.5 mi1,660Compare →
Barat AcademyPrivate · tuition7.8private6–123.8 mi73Compare →

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.

Rockwood R-vi

Schools in district
31
Rank in district
#13 of 30
District spending per student
$12,527NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Marquette Sr. High is listed in ROCKWOOD R-VI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Marquette Sr. High

Marquette Sr. High is a public high school in Chesterfield, MO, part of Rockwood R-vi, serving approximately 2,136 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 2,221 schools in MO.

State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Marquette Sr. High

What grades does Marquette Sr. High serve?

Marquette Sr. High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Marquette Sr. High?

Marquette Sr. High has an enrollment of approximately 2,136 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Marquette Sr. High?

The student-teacher ratio at Marquette Sr. High is 15.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Marquette Sr. High rank in MO?

Marquette Sr. High ranks #640 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Marquette Sr. High's MySchoolScout rating?

Marquette Sr. High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 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 Marquette Sr. High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Marquette Sr. High has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 81% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Marquette Sr. High a charter school?

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

Is Marquette Sr. High a Title I school?

No, Marquette Sr. High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Marquette Sr. High?

14.2% of students at Marquette Sr. High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
2,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
135
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.8%
4-Year Graduation
94.0%
Area population (ZIP 63017)
43,074
Area average commute
21.6 min
Area median age
47.6
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 63017; 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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