Mehlville R-IX School District

3120 Lemay Ferry Rd
St Louis, MO 63125-4416
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Mehlville R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 10,018 students in Mehlville R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mehlville R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
18 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
10,018 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
717 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mehlville R-IX School District, which is ranked within the top 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#236 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
37%
40%
45%
43%
41%
38%
92%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.37
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
8%
15%
% White
79%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,893 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 $10,889 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$129 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$109 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,893
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,889
$14,008

Best Mehlville R-IX School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mosaic Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3701 Will Ave.
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-7900
Gr: K-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Point Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
6790 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-5900
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Rogers Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7700 Fine Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6300
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Oakville Sr. High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5557 Milburn Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,847 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Beasley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3131 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5400
Gr: K-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Hagemann Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6401 Hagemann Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-5700
Gr: K-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #77.
Oakville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5950 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7400
Gr: 6-8 | 629 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Bernard Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1054 Forder Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Oakville Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2911 Yaeger Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-5800
Gr: K-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1010.
Mehlville High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3200 Lemay Ferry Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,388 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1111.
Washington Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5165 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-7600
Gr: 6-8 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1212.
Wohlwend Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5966 Telegraph Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-6500
Gr: K-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1313.
Blades Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5140 Patterson Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63129
(314) 467-7300
Gr: K-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1414.
Forder Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
623 W Ripa Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5600
Gr: K-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1515.
Bierbaum Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2050 Union Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5500
Gr: K-5 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1616.
Trautwein Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5011 Ambs Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63128
(314) 467-6400
Gr: K-5 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1717.
Margaret Buerkle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
623 Buckley Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
3155 Koch Rd
Saint Louis, MO 63125
(314) 467-5300
Gr: PK | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mehlville R-IX School District?
Mehlville R-IX School District manages 18 public schools serving 10,018 students.
What is the rank of Mehlville R-IX School District?
Mehlville R-IX School District is ranked #228 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mehlville R-IX School District?
79% of Mehlville R-IX School District students are White, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mehlville R-IX School District?
Mehlville R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mehlville R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,889 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 18 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 10,018 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 92% (Top 10% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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