Kirkwood R-VII School District
For the 2021 school year, there is 1 public high school in Kirkwood R-VII School District, serving 1,738 students. Public high school in Kirkwood R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the Missouri public high school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 81% (versus the 55% statewide average). This district's average high testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public high schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public high school in Kirkwood R-VII School District is Kirkwood Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
public high school in Kirkwood R-VII School District have a Graduation Rate of 97%, which is more than the Missouri average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Kirkwood Senior High School, with 97% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Missouri or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public high school average of 26% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is more than the Missouri public high 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 | 1 School | 729 Schools |
| # of Students | 1,738 Students | 282,844 Students |
| # of Teachers | 109 Teachers | 20,703 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 460 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 | 0.42 | 0.43 |
| # of American Indian Students | 2 Students | 1,164 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 43 Students | 5,660 Students |
| % Asian Students | 2% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 66 Students | 16,228 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 4% | 6% |
| # of Black Students | 252 Students | 42,077 Students |
| % Black Students | 15% | 15% |
| # of White Students | 1,304 Students | 209,243 Students |
| % White Students | 75% | 74% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 624 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 71 Students | 7,848 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 3% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | - | 1,374 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | - | 91 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | - | 123 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | - | 112 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | - | 179 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | - | 135 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | - | 162 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | - | 1,194 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | - | 5,896 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | - | 6,992 |
| # 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 High Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades 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
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