Top Rankings
Kirkwood R-VII 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 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 304 students in Kirkwood R-VII School District.
Public Preschools in Kirkwood R-VII School District have a diversity score of 0.37, which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 0.55.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
9 Schools
757 Schools
# Students
5,982 Students
206,025 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
18,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Kirkwood R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 98% has increased from 97% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
38%
Graduation Rate
98%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
8%
19%
% White
79%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,981 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,743 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$108 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$82 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,981
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,743
$14,008
Best Kirkwood R-VII School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
100 S Sappington Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Saint Louis, MO 63122
(314) 213-6136
Gr: PK | 304 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
