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#185 of 399 private schools in MO

Top 46% of private schools

St Mary Magdalen School

Elementary School · Brentwood, MO

A private elementary school in Brentwood, MO serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

8750 MAGDALEN AVE, Brentwood, MO 63144

  • 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MO.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
C+4.2 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio13.2:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
A-8.1 / 10
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School Day Length7.2 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,274.4
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-7.6 / 10
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Diversity Index29%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment158
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in MO

Test scores

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The neighborhood

Where St Mary Magdalen School 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 73Very Walkable
  • Bike 66Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,039/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brentwood), 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

$91,312

Median home value

$278,800

Median rent

$1,429/mo

College educated

75.4%

Homeownership

60.2%

Poverty rate

5.3%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63144; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White83.5%
Two or More8.9%
Black4.4%
Hispanic1.3%
Asian1.3%
Pacific Islander0.6%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Mark Twain Elem.Enrollment path unverified6.3K–50.3 mi159Compare →
Brentwood Early Childhd CenterEnrollment path unverified5.3PK0.5 mi82Compare →
Mcgrath Elem.Enrollment path unverified9.3K–50.5 mi200Compare →
Avery Elem.Enrollment path unverified9.5K–50.7 mi350Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

St Mary Magdalen School is listed in Brentwood, MO; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About St Mary Magdalen School

St Mary Magdalen School is a private elementary school in Brentwood, MO, serving approximately 158 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #185 of 399 private schools in MO.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about St Mary Magdalen School

What grades does St Mary Magdalen School serve?

St Mary Magdalen School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend St Mary Magdalen School?

St Mary Magdalen School has an enrollment of approximately 158 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalen School?

The student-teacher ratio at St Mary Magdalen School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does St Mary Magdalen School rank in MO?

St Mary Magdalen School ranks #185 of 399 private schools in MO.

What is St Mary Magdalen School's MySchoolScout rating?

St Mary Magdalen School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is St Mary Magdalen School a private school?

Yes, St Mary Magdalen School is a private coeducational school with a Roman Catholic affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is St Mary Magdalen School a religious school?

St Mary Magdalen School has a Roman Catholic religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
158
Gender Split
51% M / 49% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Roman Catholic
School Day
7.2 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large Suburb
County
St. Louis County
Area population (ZIP 63144)
9,580
Area average commute
19.6 min
Area median age
34.8
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 63144; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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