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Schools in Weldon Spring · Francis Howell R-III School District

Weldon Spring’s public schools outscore 95% of Missouri districts

In Weldon Spring, 60% of tested students are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Weldon Spring, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#11of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency

63%

▲ 20 pts vs MO 43%

2021–22

Math proficiency

60%

▲ 21 pts vs MO 39%

2021–22

Graduate on time

95%

▲ 6 pts vs MO 89%

class of 2023

Spent per student

$12.5K

▼ 14% vs MO $14.6K

FY2024

Students per teacher

15.2

MO 12.8 · larger classes

Schools in town

7,921 students on the public path

In brief

Weldon Spring’s schools, in brief

Against towns with similar incomes

Among the 40 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Weldon Spring’s, its schools beat 78%, lower than their 95% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 63% and math 60% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 95% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $12,458 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then two middle and three high schools

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Weldon Spring’s grade

A⁺ Test scoresB⁺ Graduation

A+: better than 95% of Missouri school districts, #11 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 95%

Lower resultsHigher results

Missouri towns with similar household incomes (40)Better than 78%

AA⁺A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 9,071 test results and a graduating class of 1,325 could put Weldon Spring anywhere from A to A+. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Weldon Spring’s students in the tested grades sat them (9,268 in math, 8,874 in reading).

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Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Weldon Spring, with each school’s own grade.

Kindergarten in Weldon Spring

Independence Elem.

Grades K–5 · 762 students · 15:1 students per teacher · in St Charles

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The path, start to finish

K–5Independence Elem.Francis Howell R-III School DistrictA⁺

6–82 middle schoolsDepends on your addressA

9–123 high schoolsDepends on your addressB⁺ to A

Weldon Spring’s public schools are run by Francis Howell R-III School District, which also serves Cottleville, New Melle, St. Peters and Weldon Spring Heights. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Francis Howell R-III School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 21 schools · 17,047 students · 15.2 per teacher (MO 12.8)

$12,458MO $14,569 · FY2024

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Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading63%

State average 43.2% · 8874 students tested

Math60%

State average 39.2% · 9268 students tested

Weldon Spring vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Weldon Spring’s borders.

Schools next door

Town	Schools	Main districts
Weldon Spring	A⁺	Francis Howell R-III
St. Peters	A	Fort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Francis Howell R-III PK–12
O'Fallon	A	Fort Zumwalt R-II PK–12 · Wentzville R-IV PK–12
Chesterfield	A	Rockwood R-VI PK–12 · Parkway C-2 PK–12

Every school in Weldon Spring

7 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Weldon Springby address

Early Child. Family Educ. CTR

Prekindergarten · Grades PK · St Charles

224 students13:1Rate it →

Independence Elem.

Elementary · Grades K–5 · St Charles

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762 students15:1Rate it →

Bryan Middle

Middle · Grades 6–8 · St Charles

827 students16:1Rate it →

Francis Howell Middle

Middle · Grades 6–8 · St Charles

799 students16:1Rate it →

Also serving Weldon Springin other towns

Francis Howell High

High · Grades 9–12 · St Charles

1,843 students20:1Rate it →

Francis Howell Central High

High · Grades 9–12 · St Charles

1,750 students19:1Rate it →

Francis Howell North High

High · Grades 9–12 · St Charles

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1,716 students19:1Rate it →

Left off: 1 public program with fewer than 25 students (Westwood Trail Academy).

Questions about Weldon Spring’s schools

Are Weldon Spring’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Weldon Spring children attend outscore 95% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade, #11 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 78%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Weldon Spring in?

Francis Howell R-III School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 17,047 students in 21 schools (2024–25).

Where do Weldon Spring kids go to high school?

One of 3 high schools, depending on your address: Francis Howell High, Francis Howell Central High and Francis Howell North High.

What is Weldon Spring’s graduation rate?

95% of the class of 2023 in Francis Howell R-III School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Weldon Spring spend per student?

$12,458 in Francis Howell R-III School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.