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Below Average

#1832 of 2,221 schools in MO

Moline Elem.

Elementary School · RIVERVIEW GARDENS

9865 Winkler Dr St Louis MO, St. Louis, MO 63136

Enrollment

294

Student-Teacher

15.5:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#1,832 of 2,221

In St. Louis

#126 of 193

public schools

In district

#3 of 13

RIVERVIEW GARDENS

Academic growth

7.2 / 10

Very Good

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Moline Elem.

4.7/10

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

Koch Elem.

3.6/10

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4.7/10

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About Moline Elem.

Moline Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of RIVERVIEW GARDENS. Moline Elem. serves approximately 294 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

Moline Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,832 of 2,221 schools in MO. Structured state assessment records for Moline Elem. show 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

How it compares0.6 pts above district
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • District avg 4.1
  • MO avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Moline Elem. sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

41% of students at Moline Elem. were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendStable
Academics2.3Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)25% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile6th
Resources & Environment2.1Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.5:1
Per-Pupil Spending$12,486
Chronic Absenteeism41.2%

Moline Elem. — Students at Moline Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).

How we calculate scores →

Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

100%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)

Math Proficiency 13.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 18.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
School
State
N/A

Based on 28 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
15%
ELA
15%
2010
Math
16%
ELA
13%
2011
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2012
Math
15%
ELA
15%
2013
Math
12%
ELA
12%
2014
Math
7.5%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
17%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
27%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2020*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2021*
Math
2.5%
ELA
12%
2022
Math
2.5%
ELA
17%

* 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: 7.2/10.

How Moline Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
4.7/10
18th percentile in MO
Academic
2.3/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
7.2/10
Very Good
Environment
2.1/10
Needs Improvement
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
100%
Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
19 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
41.2%

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

9865 Winkler Dr St Louis MO, St. Louis, MO 63136

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Moline Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA SCHOOL (rated 6.8/10, 1.8 miles away, in nearby Ferguson), which scores notably higher. Another option is GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL (rated 5.7/10, 1.5 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, LEMASTERS ELEM. (rated 5.1/10, 0.7 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in St. Louis, see our St. Louis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.4 mi
School Distance Rating
KOCH ELEM. St. Louis 0.5 mi 3.6
Westview Middle School St. Louis 0.5 mi 4.7
LEMASTERS ELEM. St. Louis 0.7 mi 5.1
ST LOUIS UNIFIED SCHOOL OF SDA St. Louis 0.7 mi
MEADOWS ELEM. St. Louis 0.8 mi 4.5
ROSE JOHNSON JENNINGS JR. HIGH Jennings 1.5 mi 3.1
KENNETH C. HANRAHAN ELEM. Jennings 1.5 mi 4.7
NORTHVIEW ELEM. Jennings 1.5 mi 4.1
JENNINGS HIGH Jennings 1.5 mi 5.9
GRIFFITH ELEMENTARY Ferguson 1.3 mi 3.9
WOODLAND ELEM. Jennings 1.6 mi 3.2
LEWIS AND CLARK ELEM. St. Louis 1.4 mi 4.5
GRACE CHAPEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL St. Louis 1.5 mi 5.7
R. G. CENTRAL MIDDLE St. Louis 1.5 mi 3.4
KEEVEN ELEM. St. Louis 2.0 mi 3.2
GIBSON ELEM. St. Louis 1.8 mi 3.7
BLESSED TERESA OF CALCUTTA SCHOOL Ferguson 1.8 mi 6.8
DANFORTH ELEM. St. Louis 1.9 mi 3.3
EARLY CHILD. EDUCATION St. Louis 2.0 mi 3.2
FAIRVIEW INTERMEDIATE Jennings 2.4 mi 3.9

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63136 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$40,388

Median Home Value

$77,300

Median Rent

$1,029/mo

Population

41,314

College Educated

11.5%

Homeownership

45.5%

Avg Commute

26.3 min

Poverty Rate

27.2%

Median Age

35.7

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
ASCENSION SCHOOL Chesterfield, MO 4.7
BLAIR OAKS INTERMEDIATE Jefferson City, MO 4.7
BRYAN HILL ELEM. St. Louis, MO 4.7
COLUMBIAN ELEM. Carthage, MO 4.7
CREEKMOOR ELEM. Raymore, MO 4.7
GASHLAND ELEMENTARY Kansas City, MO 4.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Moline Elem.

What grades does Moline Elem. serve?

Moline Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Moline Elem.?

Moline Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 294 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Moline Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Moline Elem. is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Moline Elem. rank in MO?

Moline Elem. ranks #1,832 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Moline Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Moline Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Moline Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Moline Elem. has 14% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Moline Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Moline Elem. a Title I school?

No, Moline Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

100.0% of students at Moline 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
31 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
38 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
294
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
19
Free/Reduced Lunch
100.0%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
41.2%

District

RIVERVIEW GARDENS
District Enrollment
5,100
Schools in District
13
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,486
District Rank
#3 of 13

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