Top Rankings
Kirkwood R-VII 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 5%)
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 9 public schools serving 6,147 students in Kirkwood R-VII 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 Kirkwood R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District are Kirkwood Sr. High School, Westchester Elementary School and W. W. Keysor Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Kirkwood R-VII School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,464 Schools
# Students
6,147 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
393 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Kirkwood R-VII 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 99% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#15 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
![This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirkwood R-VII 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 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kirkwood R-VII 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 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/district_rla_percent/772917000/772916770/kirkwood-r-vii-school-district-chart-Iz0BJL.png)
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.49
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
73 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
275 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
540 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
4,876 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
79%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
374 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
301
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
439
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
477
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
438
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
468
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
439
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
439
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
452
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
446
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
440
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
458
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
449
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
443
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
458
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,499 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,374 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$108 MM
$13,447 MM
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Spending (20-21)
$82 MM
$12,401 MM
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Revenue / Student (20-21)
$17,499
$15,159
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Spending / Student (20-21)
$13,374
$13,980
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Best Kirkwood R-VII School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12
| 1,808 students
Rank: #22.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1416 Woodgate Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #33.
W. W. Keysor Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
725 N Geyer Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Grades: K-5
| 578 students
Rank: #44.
F. P. Tillman Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Quan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Grades: K-5
| 496 students
Rank: #55.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #66.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Grades: 6-8
| 701 students
Rank: #77.
North Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
765 N Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6130
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6130
Grades: K-5
| 576 students
Rank: #88.
George R. Robinson Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
803 Couch Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: n/an/a
100 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Grades: PK
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirkwood R-VII School District?
Kirkwood R-VII School District manages 9 public schools serving 6,147 students.
What is the rank of Kirkwood R-VII School District?
Kirkwood R-VII School District is ranked #14 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 5%), 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 Kirkwood R-VII School District?
79% of Kirkwood R-VII School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirkwood R-VII School District?
Kirkwood R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kirkwood R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,374 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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