Top Rankings
Brentwood 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 796 students in Brentwood 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 Brentwood School District have an average math proficiency score of 64% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
796 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Brentwood School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 553 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.60
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
80 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
10%
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
107 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
14%
15%
# White Students
481 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
60%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
60
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
77
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
65
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
55
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
54
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
61
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
49
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $33,866 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,602 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$33,866
$15,081
Spending / Student
$30,602
$13,908
Best Brentwood School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2350 St. Clair Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Grades: K-5
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2225 High School Dr.
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-8238
Grades: 6-8
| 164 students
Rank: #44.
Mcgrath Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2350 St Clair Ave - Suite A
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-6824
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-6824
Grades: K-5
| 200 students
Rank: n/an/a
2350 St. Clair Ave - Suite B
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 262-8521
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 262-8521
Grades: PK
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brentwood School District?
Brentwood School District manages 5 public schools serving 796 students.
What is the rank of Brentwood School District?
Brentwood School District is ranked #13 out of 553 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 science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood School District?
60% of Brentwood School District students are White, 14% of students are Black, 10% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brentwood School District?
Brentwood School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Brentwood School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,602 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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