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#95 of 2,221 schools in MO

Top 4% in state

Rock Creek Elem.

Elementary School · FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

8970 MEXICO RD, O'fallon, MO 63366

Enrollment

407

Student-Teacher

11.6:1

Score

8.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 5th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

Missouri schools

#95 of 2,221

In O'fallon

#4 of 18

public schools

In district

#5 of 25

FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT

Academic growth

9.0 / 10

Excellent

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Rock Creek Elem.

8.7/10

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

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7.6/10

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About Rock Creek Elem.

Rock Creek Elem. is a public elementary school in O'fallon, MO, part of FORT ZUMWALT SCHOOL DISTRICT. Rock Creek Elem. serves approximately 407 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. Rock Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 2,221 schools in MO.

Structured state assessment records for Rock Creek Elem. show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares0.9 pts above district
  • This school 8.7 · Excellent
  • District avg 7.8
  • MO avg 6.4

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress9.0Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data16
Annual Change+4.55 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendImproving
Academics8.1Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency58.8% (2025 MAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency55.4% (2025 MAP)
Math vs. State Avg+11 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.1 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2025 MAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2025 MAP)
vs. Expected+2.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile71th
Resources & Environment9.0Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.6:1
Per-Pupil Spending$13,648
Chronic Absenteeism13%

Rock Creek Elem. — Students at Rock Creek Elem. score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

21.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores MO MAP (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 56.1% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
47.4% (multi-year state average, 2024-2025)
ELA Proficiency 63.1% (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
54%
ELA
58%
2010
Math
55%
ELA
63%
2011
Math
51%
ELA
62%
2012
Math
54%
ELA
66%
2013
Math
54%
ELA
58%
2014
Math
63%
ELA
77%
2015
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2016
Math
59%
ELA
79%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
70%
2018
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2019
Math
68%
ELA
70%
2020*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
47%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
56%
ELA
57%
2024
Math
49.7%
ELA
55.3%
2025
Math
58.8%
ELA
55.4%

* 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: 9.0/10.

How Rock Creek Elem. Compares

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

Overall Score
8.7/10
96th percentile in MO
Academic
8.1/10
Excellent
Growth
9.0/10
Excellent
Environment
9.0/10
Excellent
Gifted & Talented
Yes
Program available

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
21%
Teaching Staff
12:1 student-teacher ratio
35 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

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

8970 MEXICO RD, O'fallon, MO 63366

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Rock Creek Elem. may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. OSTMANN ELEM. (rated 9.3/10, 1.9 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Another option is EMGE ELEM. (rated 9.1/10, 2.1 miles away), which scores slightly higher. Additionally, JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. (rated 8.1/10, 2.3 miles away), with a comparable rating. For more schools in O'fallon, see our O'fallon schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.7 mi
School Distance Rating
FT. ZUMWALT WEST HIGH O'Fallon 0.7 mi 7.6
FIRST BAPTIST CHRISTIAN ACADEMY O'Fallon 1.0 mi 6.8
ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon 1.3 mi 4.1
ST DOMINIC HIGH SCHOOL O'Fallon 1.3 mi 3.9
DARDENNE ELEM. O'Fallon 1.5 mi 7.6
FT. ZUMWALT NORTH MIDDLE O'Fallon 1.4 mi 7.6
OAKHAVEN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie 1.8 mi 5.4
OSTMANN ELEM. O'Fallon 1.9 mi 9.3
ASSUMPTION CATHOLIC SCHOOL O'Fallon 1.8 mi 5.6
TWIN CHIMNEYS ELEM. O'Fallon 2.0 mi 7.9
EMGE ELEM. O'Fallon 2.1 mi 9.1
JOSEPH L. MUDD ELEM. O'Fallon 2.3 mi 8.1
FOREST PARK ELEM. O'Fallon 2.4 mi 4.6
CROSSROADS ELEM. Dardenne Prairie 2.4 mi 6.2
FT. ZUMWALT SOUTH MIDDLE St. Peters 2.2 mi 6.1
PROGRESS SOUTH ELEM. St. Peters 2.3 mi 7.4
Boonslick St. Peters 2.3 mi
BARFIELD EARLY CHILDHOOD CNTR O'Fallon 2.6 mi 5.5
PRAIRIE VIEW ELEM. O'Fallon 2.6 mi 6.2
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION SCHOOL Dardenne Prairie 2.7 mi 4.9

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
BINGHAM ELEM. Springfield, MO 8.7
EUGENE ELEM. Eugene, MO 8.7
JAMES E. FREER ELEM. Barnhart, MO 8.7
MRH ELEMENTARY Richmond Heights, MO 8.7
RALPH M. CAPTAIN ELEM. Clayton, MO 8.7
RAYMOND NANCY HODGE ELEM. Imperial, MO 8.7

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Rock Creek Elem.

What grades does Rock Creek Elem. serve?

Rock Creek Elem. serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rock Creek Elem.?

Rock Creek Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 407 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elem.?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Creek Elem. is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Creek Elem. rank in MO?

Rock Creek Elem. ranks #95 of 2,221 schools in MO.

What is Rock Creek Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Creek Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Rock Creek Elem.?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Creek Elem. has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Rock Creek Elem. a charter school?

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

Is Rock Creek Elem. a Title I school?

No, Rock Creek Elem. is not currently a Title I school.

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

21.1% of students at Rock Creek 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
22 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
23 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
407
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.1%
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Charles County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
13.0%

District

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

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