Webster Groves School District

400 E Lockwood Ave
Webster Groves, MO 63119-3125
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Webster Groves School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,486 students in Webster Groves School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Webster Groves School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Webster Groves School District are Clark Elementary School, Bristol Elementary School and Avery Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Webster Groves School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
4,486 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
335 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Webster Groves School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#23 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Webster Groves  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
56%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Webster Groves  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
67%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Webster Groves  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
93%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Webster Groves  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.38
0.49
# American Indian Students
8 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
48 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
182 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
470 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
11%
15%
# White Students
3,499 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
78%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
278 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
182
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
337
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
302
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
296
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
309
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
338
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
337
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
326
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
343
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
321
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
341
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
351
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
320
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
383
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,553 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,357 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Webster Groves  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$78 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Webster Groves  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$16,553
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Webster Groves  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$17,357
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Webster Groves  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Webster Groves School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Grades: K-5
| 310 students
Rank: #22.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Grades: K-5
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #44.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Grades: K-5
| 403 students
Rank: #55.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,395 students
Rank: #66.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #77.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9825 Hudson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6466
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Grades: K-5
| 210 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 W Cedar Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6440
Grades: PK
| 182 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,486 students.
What is the rank of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District is ranked #22 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Groves School District?
78% of Webster Groves School District students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Webster Groves School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,357 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,486 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 22%
  • : 93% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 67% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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