Marvin Elementary School

3510 Woodson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63114
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 514 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Marvin Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Marvin Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

School Overview

Marvin Elementary School's student population of 514 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
514 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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School Rankings

Marvin Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marvin Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MO)
#1934 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
37%
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16%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
25%
8%
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Black
42%
15%
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White
23%
69%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.71
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Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
40%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
6%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Marvin Elementary School's ranking?
Marvin Elementary School is ranked #1934 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Marvin Elementary School often compared to?
Marvin Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Iveland Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
How many students attend Marvin Elementary School?
514 students attend Marvin Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Marvin Elementary School students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, 23% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Marvin Elementary School?
Marvin Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Marvin Elementary School offer ?
Marvin Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Marvin Elementary School part of?
Marvin Elementary School is part of Ritenour School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 514 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 16% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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