Northwest R-I School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 10 public schools in Northwest R-I School District, serving 6,284 students. Northwest R-I School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
- Public schools in Northwest R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Northwest R-I School District are Cedar Springs Elementary School, Brennan Woods Elementary School and Maple Grove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Northwest R-I School District |
| School District Website | http://www.northwestschools.net |
| School District Phone Number | (636) 677-3473 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 10 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 6,284 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 412 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Northwest R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 92% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #115 out of 559 school districts (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 92% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.14 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 8 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 38 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 173 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 70 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 5,817 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 5 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 173 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 3% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 186 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 419 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 461 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 451 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 516 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 520 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 518 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 483 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 469 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 469 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 454 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 433 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 472 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 433 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $11,223 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 $10,641 is less 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 | $71 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $67 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,223 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,641 | $10,831 |
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Northwest R-I School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Cedar Springs Elementary School Math: 59% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20%6922 Rivermont Trails10
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3330
Grades: K-5 | 477 students
- Brennan Woods Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20%4630 Brennan Rd10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3400
Grades: K-5 | 539 students
- Maple Grove Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 50%Rank:8/Top 30%7887 Dittmer Ridge Rd10
Dittmer, MO 63023
(636) 274-5327
Grades: K-5 | 401 students
- House Springs Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30%4380 Gravois Rd10
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3360
Grades: K-5 | 528 students
- Northwest High School Math: 38% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50%6005 Cedar Hill Rd10
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Grades: 9-12 | 1,792 student
- Wood Ridge Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 54%Rank:7/Top 50%2109 Gravois Road10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 6-8 | 586 students
- Murphy Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50%2101 Valley Dr10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 326-0577
Grades: K-5 | 494 students
- Northwest Valley School Math: 41% | Reading: 46%Rank:5/Bottom 50%4300 Gravois Rd10
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
Grades: 6-8 | 835 students
- High Ridge Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50%2901 High Ridge Blvd10
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3996
Grades: K-5 | 446 students
- House Springs Early Child Center6180 Hwy M
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: PK | 186 students
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