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Riverview Gardens 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 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,116 students in Riverview Gardens 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 Riverview Gardens School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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
13 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
5,116 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
337 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Riverview Gardens 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 67% has decreased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#549 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
38%
Graduation Rate
67%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
97%
15%
% White
1%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,211 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$58 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,211
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,249
$14,008
Best Riverview Gardens School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverview Gardens Sr. High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1218 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4700
Gr: 9-12 | 1,246 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Moline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9865 Winkler Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-9829
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-9829
Gr: K-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Meadows Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9801 Edgefield
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-2454
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-2454
Gr: K-5 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Lewis And Clark Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10242 Prince
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5205
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-5205
Gr: K-5 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Glasgow Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
10560 Renfrew Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-4680
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-4680
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Koch Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1910 Exuma
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-3029
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-3029
Gr: K-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #5 - 75. - 7.
Lemasters Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1825 Crown Point
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-8192
Saint Louis, MO 63136
(314) 868-8192
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Danforth Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1111 St Cyr Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-9524
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-9524
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
174 Shepley Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-4561
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-4561
Gr: K-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Gibson Elementary School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9926 Fonda Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4845
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 869-4845
Gr: K-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Westview Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2950 Nemnich
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 489-9808
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 489-9808
Gr: 6-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #1212.
R. G. Central Middle School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Patricia Barkalow Dr
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-2603
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 867-2603
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
1111 St Cyr Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-9524
Saint Louis, MO 63137
(314) 868-9524
Gr: PK | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,116 students.
What is the rank of Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District is ranked #552 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverview Gardens School District?
97% of Riverview Gardens School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Riverview Gardens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,249 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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