Needs Improvement
#2132 of 2,221 schools in MO
Twillman Elem.
Elementary School · Hazelwood · St. Louis, MO
A Hazelwood elementary school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
11831 BELLEFONTAINE RD, St. Louis, MO 63138
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 12% proficient (2022)
- 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Twillman Elem. score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 27% (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 28 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
77.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twillman Elem. 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 31Car-Dependent
- Transit 26Some Transit
- Bike 34Somewhat 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
$51,714
Median home value
$124,500
Median rent
$1,073/mo
College educated
14.9%
Homeownership
50%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63138; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larimore Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 3.8 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 345 | Compare → |
| Grannemann Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 432 | Compare → |
| Townsend Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 5.0 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 362 | Compare → |
| Cold Water Elem.Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 396 | 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.
Hazelwood
- Schools in district
- 32
- Rank in district
- #26 of 31
- District spending per student
- $13,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Twillman Elem. is listed in HAZELWOOD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twillman Elem.
Twillman Elem. is a public elementary school in St. Louis, MO, part of Hazelwood, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 11.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,132 of 2,221 schools in MO.
State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twillman Elem.
What grades does Twillman Elem. serve?
Twillman Elem. serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Twillman Elem.?
Twillman Elem. has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Twillman Elem. is 11.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twillman Elem. rank in MO?
Twillman Elem. ranks #2,132 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Twillman Elem.'s MySchoolScout rating?
Twillman Elem. has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Twillman Elem.?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twillman Elem. has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 27% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Twillman Elem. a charter school?
No, Twillman Elem. is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twillman Elem. a Title I school?
No, Twillman Elem. is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twillman Elem.?
77.9% of students at Twillman 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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 263
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Louis County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.5%
- Phone
- (314) 953-4850
- Area population (ZIP 63138)
- 18,736
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 · 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.
- 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 63138; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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