Kirkwood R-VII School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 9 public schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District, serving 6,089 students. Kirkwood R-VII School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Public schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public schools in Kirkwood R-VII School District are North Glendale Elementary School, Westchester Elementary School and Kirkwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Kirkwood R-VII School District |
| School District Website | http://www.kirkwoodschools.org |
| School District Phone Number | (314) 213-6101 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 9 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,089 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 381 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #21 out of 559 school districts (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 66% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 97% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 7 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 108 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 226 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 662 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 11% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 4,745 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 78% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 4 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 337 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 5% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 330 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 435 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 445 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 435 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 454 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 451 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 464 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 445 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 454 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 438 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 465 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 420 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 427 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 426 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $13,627 is higher than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,044 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $83 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $73 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $13,627 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $12,044 | $10,831 |
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Kirkwood R-VII School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- North Glendale Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5%765 N Sappington Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6130
Grades: K-5 | 573 students
- Westchester Elementary School Math: 74% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5%1416 Woodgate Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6160
Grades: K-5 | 512 students
- Kirkwood Senior High School Math: 73% | Reading: 81%Rank:10/Top 5%801 W Essex Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6110
Grades: 9-12 | 1,738 student
- F. P. Tillman Elementary School Math: 66% | Reading: 77%Rank:10/Top 5%230 Quan Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6150
Grades: K-5 | 530 students
- North Kirkwood Middle School Math: 66% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5%11287 Manchester Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6170
Grades: 6-8 | 651 students
- W. W. Keysor Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5%725 N Geyer Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6120
Grades: K-5 | 532 students
- Nipher Middle School Math: 63% | Reading: 72%Rank:10/Top 10%700 S Kirkwood Rd10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6180
Grades: 6-8 | 686 students
- George R. Robinson Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30%803 Couch Ave10
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6140
Grades: K-5 | 537 students
- Kirkwood Early Child. Center100 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Grades: PK | 330 students
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