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#1394 of 2,221 schools in MO
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Elementary School · St. Louis City · St. Louis, MO
A St. Louis City elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4221 SHAW BLVD, St. Louis, MO 63110
- Math 27% vs MO 50% (2025)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mullanphy Botanical Gardens score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 25%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 20 points since 2020, reaching 27% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 24% (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 29 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mullanphy Botanical Gardens 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 79Very Walkable
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 78Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High7,108/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (St. Louis), 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
$73,809
Median home value
$314,600
Median rent
$1,183/mo
College educated
64%
Homeownership
42.3%
Poverty rate
9.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63110; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City Garden Montessori EcecCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | PK–K | 0.2 mi | 199 | Compare → |
| City Garden Montessori EaecCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | 1–8 | 0.3 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| St Margaret of Scotland SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.4 mi | 397 | Compare → |
| Adams Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–6 | 0.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
St. Louis City
- Schools in district
- 68
- Rank in district
- #16 of 63
- District spending per student
- $22,979NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 31.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is listed in ST. LOUIS CITY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of St. Louis City, serving approximately 417 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10.2:1 student-teacher ratio.
It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,394 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mullanphy Botanical Gardens
What grades does Mullanphy Botanical Gardens serve?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
The student-teacher ratio at Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is 10.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mullanphy Botanical Gardens rank in MO?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens ranks #1,394 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens's MySchoolScout rating?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens a charter school?
No, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens a Title I school?
No, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
100.0% of students at Mullanphy Botanical Gardens 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- St. Louis city
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 37.4%
- Phone
- (314) 772-0994
- Area population (ZIP 63110)
- 17,725
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.4
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)
- NCES 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 63110; 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
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