Top Rankings
Northwest R-I 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 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,039 students in Northwest R-I 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 Northwest R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
6,039 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
451 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Northwest R-I 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 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#240 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
46%
Graduation Rate
88%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.49
# American Indian Students
11 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
33 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
246 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
61 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
5,464 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
219 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
171
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
443
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
426
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
450
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
429
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
402
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
450
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
435
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
487
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
487
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
495
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
474
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
448
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
442
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$73 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$68 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,134
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,249
$13,980
Best Northwest R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Brennan Woods Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4630 Brennan Rd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3400
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3400
Grades: K-5
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Maple Grove Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7887 Dittmer Ridge Rd
Dittmer, MO 63023
(636) 274-5327
Dittmer, MO 63023
(636) 274-5327
Grades: K-5
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Springs Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6922 Rivermont Trails
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3330
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3330
Grades: K-5
| 407 students
Rank: #44.
Murphy Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2101 Valley Dr
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 326-0577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 326-0577
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
Rank: #55.
Northwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6005 Cedar Hill Rd
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Cedar Hill, MO 63016
(636) 274-0555
Grades: 9-12
| 1,859 students
Rank: #66.
House Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4380 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3360
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3360
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
Rank: #77.
Northwest Valley Sch.
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4300 Gravois Rd
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3470
Grades: 6-8
| 811 students
Rank: #88.
Woodridge Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2109 Gravois Road
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3577
Grades: 6-8
| 598 students
Rank: #99.
High Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2901 High Ridge Blvd
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3996
High Ridge, MO 63049
(636) 677-3996
Grades: K-5
| 378 students
Rank: n/an/a
6180 Hwy M
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
House Springs, MO 63051
(636) 671-3382
Grades: PK
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwest R-I School District?
Northwest R-I School District manages 10 public schools serving 6,039 students.
What is the rank of Northwest R-I School District?
Northwest R-I School District is ranked #255 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 Northwest R-I School District?
90% of Northwest R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwest R-I School District?
Northwest R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Northwest R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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