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#46 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 2% in state

Mount Hope Elem.

Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

1099 MT HOPE LN, O'fallon, MO 63366

Enrollment

445

Student-Teacher

12:1

Score

9.0

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#46 of 2,221

In O'fallon

#3 of 18

public schools

In district

#3 of 25

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic growth

9.6 / 10

Excellent

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Mount Hope Elem.

9.0/10

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

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4.1/10

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4.1/10

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About Mount Hope Elem.

Mount Hope Elem. is a public elementary school in O'fallon, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Mount Hope Elem. serves approximately 445 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Mount Hope Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Mount Hope Elem. show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.3 pts above district
  • This school 9.0 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.6Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data16
Annual Change+7.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+9.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+0.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,648
Chronic Absenteeism11.5%

Mount Hope Elem. — Students at Mount Hope Elem. score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

15.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 55.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 59.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)

Based on 39 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
52%
2010
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
51%
ELA
57%
2013
Math
52%
ELA
49%
2014
Math
56%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
54%
ELA
70%
2016
Math
69%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
65%
ELA
68%
2018
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2019
Math
56%
ELA
64%
2020*
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2021*
Math
60%
ELA
65%
2022
Math
61%
ELA
60%
2024
Math
47.6%
ELA
52.3%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
58%

* 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: 9.6/10.

How Mount Hope Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
9.0/10
98th percentile in MO
Academic
8.0/10
Excellent
Growth
9.6/10
Excellent
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
16%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
37 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
11.5%

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

1099 MT HOPE LN, O'fallon, MO 63366

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Mount Hope Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ROCK CREEK ELEM. (rated 8.7/10, 3.5 miles away), with a comparable rating. Another option is JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 3.0 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY (rated 8.0/10, 3.7 miles away, in nearby Wentzville), with a comparable rating. For more schools in O'fallon, see our O'fallon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 4.8 mi
School Distance Rating
ST PAUL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Saint Paul 1.7 mi 4.1
ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon 2.3 mi 4.1
ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon 2.3 mi 3.9
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon 2.5 mi 5.6
WESTHOFF ELEM. O'Fallon 2.7 mi 5.9
FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH O'Fallon 3.4 mi 7.6
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'Fallon 3.1 mi 7.6
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon 3.3 mi 6.8
JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon 3.0 mi 8.1
ROCK CREEK ELEM. O'Fallon 3.5 mi 8.7
FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon 3.0 mi 4.6
ST JOSEPH SCHOOL-JOSEPHVILLE Wentzville 3.4 mi 6.4
CHRISTIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT O'Fallon 3.4 mi 7.1
LAKEVIEW ELEMENTARY Wentzville 3.7 mi 8.0
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH HIGH O'Fallon 3.8 mi 8.0
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM. O'Fallon 4.8 mi 6.2
BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR O'Fallon 5.0 mi 5.5
OAKHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie 5.1 mi 5.4
DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon 5.0 mi 7.6
GREEN TREE ELEM. Lake St. Louis 4.8 mi 4.4

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 63366 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$98,237

Median Home Value

$283,900

Median Rent

$1,274/mo

Population

54,449

College Educated

34.3%

Homeownership

81.1%

Avg Commute

24.7 min

Poverty Rate

5.9%

Median Age

39.2

Similar Schools

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

School Rating
BUCKNER ELEM. Independence, MO 9.0
FLINT HILL ELEMENTARY Wentzville, MO 9.0
HAMILTON ELEM. Hamilton, MO 9.0
REED ELEMENTARY St. Louis, MO 9.0
SECKMAN ELEM. Imperial, MO 9.0
W. W. KEYSOR ELEM. Kirkwood, MO 9.0

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mount Hope Elem.

What grades does Mount Hope Elem. serve?

Mount Hope Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Mount Hope Elem.?

Mount Hope Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 445 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mount Hope Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Mount Hope 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 Mount Hope Elem. rank in MO?

Mount Hope Elem. ranks #46 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Mount Hope Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Mount Hope Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.0 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 Mount Hope Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mount Hope Elem. has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Mount Hope Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Mount Hope Elem. a Title I school?

No, Mount Hope Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

15.7% of students at Mount Hope 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
3 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
21 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
445
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Free/Reduced Lunch
15.7%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.5%

District

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

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