Very Good
#361 of 2,221 schools in MO
Top 16% in state
Mason Ridge Elem.
Elementary School · Parkway C-2 · Town & Country, MO
A Parkway C-2 elementary school where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
715 S MASON RD, Town & Country, MO 63141
- Math 69% vs MO 48% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs MO 48% (2025)
- 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mason Ridge Elem. score 70% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2021, reaching 70% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 75% (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 38 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
5.8%
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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Where Mason 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
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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
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principia SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Saul Mirowitz Jewish Community SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 173 | Compare → |
| Rossman SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Barretts Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | Not available | 364 | 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.
Parkway C-2
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #6 of 29
- District spending per student
- $13,983NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mason Ridge Elem. is listed in PARKWAY C-2; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mason Ridge Elem.
Mason Ridge Elem. is a public elementary school in Town & Country, MO, part of Parkway C-2, serving approximately 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #361 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mason Ridge Elem.
What grades does Mason Ridge Elem. serve?
Mason Ridge Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Mason Ridge Elem.?
Mason Ridge Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 398 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mason Ridge Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Mason Ridge Elem. is 14.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mason Ridge Elem. rank in MO?
Mason Ridge Elem. ranks #361 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mason Ridge Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Mason Ridge Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Mason Ridge Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mason Ridge Elem. has 71% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mason Ridge Elem. a charter school?
No, Mason Ridge Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mason Ridge Elem. a Title I school?
No, Mason Ridge Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mason Ridge Elem.?
5.8% of students at Mason 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
- 398
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.6%
- Phone
- (314) 415-6450
- Area population (ZIP 63141)
- 20,640
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
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 · 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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