Skip to main content

Below Average

#1779 of 2,221 schools in MO

Mccluer High

High School · Ferguson-florissant R-ii · Florissant, MO

A Ferguson-florissant R-ii high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1896 S FLORISSANT RD, Florissant, MO 63031

  • Math 18% vs MO 48% (2025)
  • Reading 15% proficient (2022)
  • 91.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data15
Annual Change+2.69 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics3.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
View breakdown
Math Proficiency18.4% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-30 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)26% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile13th
College Readiness5.4Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
View breakdown
4-Year Graduation Rate91%
AP Participation12%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment1.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$15,424
Chronic Absenteeism59.4%

Students at Mccluer High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 MAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.

Math Proficiency18%(2025 MAP)
School
State
48%(2025 MAP)
ELA Proficiency15%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2021, reaching 18% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
17%
ELA
52%
2010
Math
28%
ELA
61%
2011
Math
32%
ELA
56%
2012
Math
27%
ELA
50%
2013
Math
36%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
32%
ELA
61%
2015
Math
61%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
11%
ELA
24%
2018
Math
3%
ELA
23%
2019
Math
3%
ELA
23%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
2%
ELA
15%
2024
Math
9%
2025
Math
18%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

98.7%

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.

See how we rate

The neighborhood

Where Mccluer 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 44Car-Dependent
  • Transit 30Some Transit
  • Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,182/100K

Powered byWalk Score

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

$71,783

Median home value

$144,500

Median rent

$1,351/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

71.5%

Poverty rate

10.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63031; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
12% participation·State avg: 2.3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics19sports offered
9 boys'·10 girls'·31 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
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
North County Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–120.8 mi221Compare →
NorthviewEnrollment path unverified4.39–121.0 mi141Compare →
North TechnicalEnrollment path unverified5.510–121.1 mi822Compare →
Mccluer North HighEnrollment path unverified5.89–121.3 mi1,148Compare →

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.

Ferguson-florissant R-ii

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#13 of 23
District spending per student
$15,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
24.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Mccluer High is listed in FERGUSON-FLORISSANT R-II; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mccluer High

Mccluer High is a public high school in Florissant, MO, part of Ferguson-florissant R-ii, serving approximately 1,223 students in grades 9th-12th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,779 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mccluer High

What grades does Mccluer High serve?

Mccluer High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Mccluer High?

Mccluer High has an enrollment of approximately 1,223 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mccluer High?

The student-teacher ratio at Mccluer High is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mccluer High rank in MO?

Mccluer High ranks #1,779 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Mccluer High's MySchoolScout rating?

Mccluer High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Mccluer High?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mccluer High has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Mccluer High a charter school?

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

Is Mccluer High a Title I school?

No, Mccluer High is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mccluer High?

98.7% of students at Mccluer 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
1,223
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
62
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
59.4%
4-Year Graduation
91.0%
Area population (ZIP 63031)
50,258
Area average commute
26.9 min
Area median age
38.1
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 · 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)
State assessments / 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 63031; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

Related reading

Get school insights in your inbox

New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.

We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.