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Meramec Valley R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,026 students in Meramec Valley R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Meramec Valley R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,461 Schools
# Students
3,026 Students
878,097 Students
# Teachers
231 Teachers
66,519 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Meramec Valley R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%
Graduation Rate
90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.49
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,241 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
16 Students
18,050 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
137 Students
63,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
7%
# Black Students
44 Students
134,802 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,641 Students
611,654 Students
% White Students
87%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
10 Students
3,148 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
149 Students
43,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
137
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
212
59,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
182
62,527
# Students in 2nd Grade:
195
62,577
# Students in 3rd Grade:
238
63,368
# Students in 4th Grade:
201
64,113
# Students in 5th Grade:
219
65,454
# Students in 6th Grade:
249
66,738
# Students in 7th Grade:
254
69,231
# Students in 8th Grade:
233
69,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
270
70,304
# Students in 10th Grade:
222
68,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
206
65,688
# Students in 12th Grade:
208
64,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,586 is higher than the state median of $11,465. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,910 is higher than the state median of $12,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$38 MM
$6 MM
Spending
$39 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,586
$11,465
Spending / Student
$12,910
$12,400
Best Meramec Valley R-III School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nike Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2264 Hwy Ap
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Catawissa, MO 63015
(636) 271-1444
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
Rank: #22.
Coleman Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4536 Coleman Rd
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Villa Ridge, MO 63089
(636) 742-2133
Grades: K-4
| 212 students
Rank: #33.
Zitzman Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
255 S Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1440
Grades: K-4
| 328 students
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1434
Grades: K-4
| 217 students
Rank: #55.
Pacific Intermediate
Math: 39% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
195 N Indian Pride Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1425
Grades: 5-6
| 468 students
Rank: #66.
Riverbend School
Math: 37% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2085 Hwy N
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1481
Grades: 7-8
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Robertsville Elementary School
Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4000 Hwy N
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Robertsville, MO 63072
(636) 271-1448
Grades: K-4
| 127 students
Rank: #88.
Pacific High School
Magnet School
Math: 15% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Indian Warpath Dr
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1414
Grades: 9-12
| 906 students
Rank: n/an/a
413 W Union
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Pacific, MO 63069
(636) 271-1464
Grades: PK
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,026 students.
What is the rank of Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District is ranked #273 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meramec Valley R-III School District?
87% of Meramec Valley R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meramec Valley R-III School District?
Meramec Valley R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 14:1.
What is Meramec Valley R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,910 is higher than the state median of $12,400. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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