Top Rankings
Webster Groves School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,366 students in Webster Groves School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Webster Groves School District have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 43% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Webster Groves School District are Bristol Elementary School, Avery Elementary School and Clark Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Webster Groves School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Missouri.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
4,366 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
326 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Webster Groves School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 554 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 96% has increased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#16 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%

Graduation Rate
96%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
180 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
387 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
3,434 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
79%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
312 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
200
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
303
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
305
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
347
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
315
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
307
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
312
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
336
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
306
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
314
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
318
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
340
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
338
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,008 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,834 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$74 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$78 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$17,008
$15,066

Spending / Student
$17,834
$13,894

Best Webster Groves School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bristol Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
20 Gray Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6433
Grades: K-5
| 393 students
Rank: #22.
Avery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
909 Bompart Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6425
Grades: K-5
| 350 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Clark Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9130 Big Bend Blvd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6444
Grades: K-5
| 288 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Edgar Road Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1131 Edgar Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6472
Grades: K-5
| 382 students
Rank: #55.
Hudson Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9825 Hudson Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6466
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6466
Grades: K-5
| 187 students
Rank: #66.
Webster Groves High School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Selma Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #77.
Hixson Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
630 S Elm Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6450
Grades: 6-8
| 967 students
Rank: #88.
Dr. Henry Givens Jr. Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 N Rock Hill Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6460
Grades: K-5
| 289 students
Rank: n/an/a
222 W Cedar Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6440
Saint Louis, MO 63119
(314) 963-6440
Grades: PK
| 200 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,366 students.
What is the rank of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District is ranked #16 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Webster Groves School District?
79% of Webster Groves School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Webster Groves School District?
Webster Groves School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Webster Groves School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,834 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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