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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science 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 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,982 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 58% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top-ranked public schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District are Westchester Elementary School, North Kirkwood Middle 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
5,982 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Kirkwood R-VII 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
8%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
79%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,939 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,723 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$107 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$130 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,939
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$21,723
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Kirkwood R-VII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Westchester Elementary School
(Math: 66% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
North Kirkwood Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11287 Manchester Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
W. W. Keysor Elementary School
(Math: 62% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #44.
Nipher Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
700 S Kirkwood Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Gr: 6-8 | 660 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
F. P. Tillman Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
230 Quan Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Gr: K-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
North Glendale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
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
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #88.
Kirkwood Sr. High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 W Essex Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Gr: 9-12 | 1,693 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: n/an/a
100 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Gr: PK | 304 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirkwood R-VII School District?
Kirkwood R-VII School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,982 students.
What is the rank of Kirkwood R-VII School District?
Kirkwood R-VII School District is ranked #19 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 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science 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, 8% of students are Black, 7% 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 15:1, 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 $21,723 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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