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#267 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 12% in state

Mid Rivers Elem.

Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

7479 MEXICO RD, St. Peters, MO 63376

Enrollment

457

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

8.1

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#267 of 2,221

In St. Peters

#3 of 12

public schools

In district

#9 of 25

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

School environment

9.3 / 10

Excellent

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Mid Rivers Elem.

8.1/10

Elementary School in St. Peters · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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7.2/10

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8.1/10

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About Mid Rivers Elem.

Mid Rivers Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Peters, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mid Rivers Elem. serves approximately 457 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio.

Mid Rivers Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 out of 10 and ranks #267 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Mid Rivers Elem. show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.3 pts above district
  • This school 8.1 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+1.93 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics7.4Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency57.6% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+3.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.3 pts
Overall Proficiency54% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected-3.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile61th
Resources & Environment9.3Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,648
Chronic Absenteeism8.5%

Mid Rivers Elem. — Students at Mid Rivers Elem. score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

13.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 53.3% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 61.2% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.7% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
47%
ELA
61%
2010
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
59%
2012
Math
48%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
48%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
52%
ELA
68%
2016
Math
61%
ELA
76%
2017
Math
58%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2019
Math
61%
ELA
65%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
49.7%
ELA
55%
2025
Math
51%
ELA
57.6%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 8.1/10.

How Mid Rivers Elem. Compares

See how Mid Rivers Elem. performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
8.1/10
88th percentile in MO
Academic
7.4/10
Very Good
Growth
8.1/10
Excellent
Environment
9.3/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
13%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
38 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
8.5%

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented Program Available
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students. · CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

7479 MEXICO RD, St. Peters, MO 63376

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mid Rivers Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. WARREN ELEM. (rated 8.4/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is ST. PETERS ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 1.0 miles away), with a very similar rating. Additionally, PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. (rated 7.4/10, 2.1 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in St. Peters, see our St. Peters schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
ALL SAINTS SCHOOL St. Peters 0.9 mi 7.2
ST. PETERS ELEM. St. Peters 1.0 mi 8.1
LEWIS CLARK ELEM. St. Peters 1.0 mi 7.1
DR. BERNARD J. DUBRAY MIDDLE St. Peters 1.1 mi 6.5
CHILD OF GOD LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Peters 1.1 mi 6.8
CHILDRENS EDU-CARE CENTER INC. St. Peters 1.4 mi
EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER St. Peters 1.5 mi 5.8
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH HIGH St. Peters 1.6 mi 7.9
WARREN ELEM. St. Peters 2.1 mi 8.4
PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters 2.1 mi 7.4
Boonslick St. Peters 2.1 mi
FRANCIS HOWELL CENTRAL HIGH St. Charles 2.8 mi 5.2
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters 2.2 mi 6.1
SAEGER MIDDLE St. Charles 2.9 mi 5.9
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH O'Fallon 2.7 mi 8.0
HAWTHORN ELEM. St. Peters 2.4 mi 6.2
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT St. Peters 2.5 mi 5.8
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL St. Charles 3.1 mi 4.3
FAIRMOUNT ELEM. St. Peters 2.7 mi 4.8
LUTHERAN HIGH SCHOOL OF ST CHARLES COUNTY St. Peters 2.6 mi 5.2

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63376 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$94,921

Median Home Value

$255,500

Median Rent

$1,319/mo

Population

74,876

College Educated

39.1%

Homeownership

82.6%

Avg Commute

24.2 min

Poverty Rate

4.5%

Median Age

41

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
CHAPEL HILL ELEMENTARY Gladstone, MO 8.1
COMMUNITY SCHOOL St. Louis, MO 8.1
COMPASS ELEMENTARY Platte City, MO 8.1
DOBBS ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 8.1
FOX HILL ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 8.1
GEORGE R. ROBINSON ELEM. Kirkwood, MO 8.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mid Rivers Elem.

What grades does Mid Rivers Elem. serve?

Mid Rivers Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mid Rivers Elem.?

Mid Rivers Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 457 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mid Rivers Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Mid Rivers Elem. is 12:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mid Rivers Elem. rank in MO?

Mid Rivers Elem. ranks #267 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Mid Rivers Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Mid Rivers Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.1 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 Mid Rivers Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mid Rivers Elem. has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mid Rivers Elem. a charter school?

No, Mid Rivers Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Mid Rivers Elem. a Title I school?

No, Mid Rivers Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mid Rivers Elem.?

13.3% of students at Mid Rivers 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.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
38 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
38
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.3%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.5%

District

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT
District Enrollment
16,829
Schools in District
27
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,648
District Rank
#9 of 25

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