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%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 847 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 65% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
847 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
84 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
9%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
63%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $31,826 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,759 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$31,826
$15,190
Spending / Student
$28,759
$14,009
Best Brentwood School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brentwood High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2221 High School Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-3837
Gr: 9-12 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8636 Litzsinger Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 962-0613
Gr: K-5 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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
Gr: K-5 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
2350 St. Clair Ave - Suite B
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 262-8521
Saint Louis, MO 63144
(314) 262-8521
Gr: PK | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brentwood School District?
Brentwood School District manages 5 public schools serving 847 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 2022-2023 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%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brentwood School District?
63% of Brentwood School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, 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 $28,759 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
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