Best High Schools in Des Peres, MO

Des Peres, MO has 4 high schools with 6,038 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Des Peres score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Des Peres don't meet expectations.

1. Kirkwood Sr. High

A

SchoolGrade

71%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1775 Students

2. West High

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

67%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1436 Students

3. Rockwood Summit Sr. High

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1229 Students

4. South High

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1598 Students

Best Middle Schools in Des Peres, MO

Des Peres, MO has 5 middle schools with 3,775 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Des Peres score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 58% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Des Peres don't meet expectations.

1. North Kirkwood Middle

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 653 Students

2. West Middle

A

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1021 Students

3. Nipher Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 673 Students

4. South Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 541 Students

5. Rockwood South Middle

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 887 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Des Peres, MO

Des Peres, MO has 7 elementary schools with 2,794 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Des Peres score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 64% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Des Peres don't meet expectations.

1. Mason Ridge Elem.

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

70%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 391 Students

2. Westchester Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 585 Students

3. Barretts Elem.

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Parkway C-2 • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

4. George R. Robinson Elem.

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Kirkwood R-vii • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 493 Students

5. Uthoff Valley Elem.

B

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rockwood R-vi • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 432 Students

6. St Clement Grade School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Clement Grade School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 342 Students

7. St Paul's Lutheran School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

65%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Paul's Lutheran School • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 198 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Des Peres, MO

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Des Peres, MO has a total population of 8,850 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 78% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Des Peres, MO

12,607

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

98%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

78%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Des Peres, MO.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

31.35 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

2.38 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

28.97 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Des Peres, MO.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Des Peres, MO.

ISP Report Card

A-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

3,913 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

91 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Des Peres, MO Internet Health Assessment.

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