Top Rankings
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,576 students in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 10% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
3,576 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
2,062 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
2:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 35% has decreased from 58% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#549 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
35%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
39%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
51%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $153,102 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $143,808 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$548 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$514 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$153,102
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$143,808
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Technical
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1700 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7600
Gr: 10-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Juvenile Detention Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 S Brentwood Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Saint Louis, MO 63105
(314) 615-2974
Gr: 6-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Hiram Neuwoehner
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
12112 Clayton Rd.
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8700
Gr: 9-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Southview High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: 9-12 | 66 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #55.
Northview
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1520 Derhake Rd.
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7300
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7300
Gr: 9-12 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Ackerman
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1550 Derhake Rd
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Florissant, MO 63033
(314) 989-7200
Gr: K-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
External Sites
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12110 Clayton Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8100
Saint Louis, MO 63131
(314) 989-8100
Gr: PK-12 | 1,223 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Southview
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11660 Eddie And Park Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Saint Louis, MO 63126
(314) 989-8900
Gr: K-8 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #99.
Litzsinger
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10094 Litzsinger Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 989-8800
Saint Louis, MO 63124
(314) 989-8800
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: n/an/a
South Technical
Vocational School
12721 W Watson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 989-7400
Saint Louis, MO 63127
(314) 989-7400
Gr: 11-12 | 885 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,576 students.
What is the rank of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District is ranked #548 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District?
51% of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District students are White, 39% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District?
Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District has a student/teacher ratio of 2:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Specl. Sch. Dst. St. Louis Co. School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $143,808 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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