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#2199 of 2,221 schools in MO
Northwest Valley Sch.
Middle School · Northwest R-i · House Springs, MO
A Northwest R-i middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4300 GRAVOIS RD, House Springs, MO 63051
- Math 35% vs MO 46% (2025)
- Reading 32% vs MO 43% (2025)
- 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Northwest Valley Sch. score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 MAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 17 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 34% recently.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
47.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Northwest Valley Sch. 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated794/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,513
Median home value
$186,300
Median rent
$1,010/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
85.9%
Poverty rate
12.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63051; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 545 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Northwest R-i
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #10 of 10
- District spending per student
- $11,515NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Northwest Valley Sch. is listed in NORTHWEST R-I; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Northwest Valley Sch.
Northwest Valley Sch. is a public middle school in House Springs, MO, part of Northwest R-i, serving approximately 718 students in grades 6th-8th with a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,199 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Northwest Valley Sch.
What grades does Northwest Valley Sch. serve?
Northwest Valley Sch. serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Northwest Valley Sch.?
Northwest Valley Sch. has an enrollment of approximately 718 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northwest Valley Sch.?
The student-teacher ratio at Northwest Valley Sch. is 13.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Northwest Valley Sch. rank in MO?
Northwest Valley Sch. ranks #2,199 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Northwest Valley Sch.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Northwest Valley Sch. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.1 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 Northwest Valley Sch.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Northwest Valley Sch. has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 44% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Northwest Valley Sch. a charter school?
No, Northwest Valley Sch. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Northwest Valley Sch. a Title I school?
No, Northwest Valley Sch. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Northwest Valley Sch.?
47.1% of students at Northwest Valley Sch. 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 718
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 25.5%
- Phone
- (636) 671-3470
- Area population (ZIP 63051)
- 12,589
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 · 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.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 63051; 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; directory SY 2023–24
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