Riverview Gardens School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 5,100 students in Riverview Gardens School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Riverview Gardens School District have an average math proficiency score of 3% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Riverview Gardens School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 71% has decreased from 83% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
119 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
4,931 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
97%
15%
# White Students
36 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
1%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
213
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
371
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
437
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
418
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
414
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
425
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
411
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
412
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
367
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
370
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
359
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
335
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
289
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
279
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,249 in this school district is less 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 $11,284 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District manages 13 public schools serving 5,100 students.
What is the rank of Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District is ranked #553 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Riverview Gardens School District?
97% of Riverview Gardens School District students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Riverview Gardens School District?
Riverview Gardens School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Riverview Gardens School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,284 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 13 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 5,100 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 99%
Graduation Rate
: 71% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 2% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 11% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 6% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
