Top Rankings
Clayton 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 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,385 students in Clayton School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clayton School District have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 71% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Clayton School District are Clayton High School, Wydown Middle School and Meramec Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Clayton School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,385 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
240 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Clayton 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 99% has increased from 98% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#6 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
284 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
12%
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
327 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
1,494 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
63%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
182 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
145
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
146
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
158
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
159
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
161
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
185
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
205
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
186
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
213
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
242
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
209
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $32,650 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,421 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$78 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$32,650
$15,159
Spending / Student
$24,421
$13,980
Best Clayton School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clayton High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
#1 Mark Twain Circle
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 871 students
Rank: #22.
Wydown Middle School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6500 Wydown
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 560 students
Rank: #33.
Meramec Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
400 S Meramec Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6300
Grades: K-5
| 354 students
Rank: #44.
Ralph M. Captain Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6345 Northwood Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6100
Grades: K-5
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Glenridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7447 Wellington Way
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 854-6200
Grades: K-5
| 304 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clayton School District?
Clayton School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,385 students.
What is the rank of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District is ranked #6 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 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton School District?
63% of Clayton School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clayton School District?
Clayton School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clayton School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,421 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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