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Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District

2650 South Hanley Road
Maplewood, MO 63143-2913
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,545 students in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,545 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#65 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
47%
40%
57%
43%
54%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
16%
15%
% White
64%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,719 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,178 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$21,719
$15,081
Spending / Student
$18,178
$13,908

Best Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Maplewood-richmond Hgts. High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4401
Gr: 9-12 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #22.
Mrh Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7314 Glades Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63117
(314) 644-4403
Gr: 3-6 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Mrh Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7500 Lohmeyer Ave
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4406
Gr: 7-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
2810 Burgess Avenue
Saint Louis, MO 63143
(314) 644-4405
Gr: PK-2 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,545 students.
What is the rank of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District is ranked #67 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
64% of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District students are White, 16% of students are Black, 11% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District?
Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Maplewood-Richmond Heights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,178 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,545 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 57% (Top 10%)
  • : 54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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