Top Rankings
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,510 students in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,510 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
130 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#59 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
90 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
239 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
16%
15%
# White Students
992 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
66%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
164 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
11%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
135
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
110
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
118
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
97
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
116
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
104
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
96
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
107
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
128
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
102
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
101
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
82
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,223 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,599 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,223
$15,071
Spending / Student
$18,599
$13,899
Best Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: #22.
Mrh Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7314 Glades Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 644-4403
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 644-4403
Grades: 3-6
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Mrh Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Grades: 7-8
| 220 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mrh Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
2810 Burgess Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4405
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4405
Grades: PK-2
| 460 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,510 students.
What is the rank of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District is ranked #59 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
66% of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,599 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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