Wellston’s public schools score below 99% of Missouri districts on tests and graduation
Math proficiency in Wellston’s districts is 8%, below the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Wellston, 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.
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.
Wellston’s schools, in brief
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 12% of tested students were proficient in reading and 8% in math, against 43% and 39% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
50–54% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri (the state reports Wellston’s rate as a range). Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,947 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then four middle and one high school
Which school depends on the address at the later steps. Enrollment is up 19% since 2020–21. 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.
What’s behind Wellston’s grade
D−: better than 1% of Missouri school districts. Both inputs trail the Missouri average; among the 490 Missouri towns with similar household incomes, Wellston’s schools place at the bottom.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Wellston, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Wellston
Normandy Early Learning Center
Grades PK–K · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in St. Louis
Kindergarten in Wellston
Normandy Early Learning Center
Grades PK–K · 236 students · 8:1 students per teacher · in St. Louis
9th grade in Wellston
Normandy High
Grades 9–12 · 688 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in St Louis
10th grade in Wellston
Normandy High
Grades 9–12 · 688 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in St Louis
11th grade in Wellston
Normandy High
Grades 9–12 · 688 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in St Louis
12th grade in Wellston
Normandy High
Grades 9–12 · 688 students · 10:1 students per teacher · in St Louis
Wellston’s public schools are run by Normandy Schools Collaborative. Parts of Wellston (2% of its land) are served by University City instead. 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.
Well below the state in reading
Wellston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Wellston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Wellston | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
| Hillsdale | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
| University City | D | University City |
| Pagedale | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
| Normandy | D− | Normandy Schools Collaborative |
3 of the 4 neighbors share Normandy Schools Collaborative with Wellston, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Wellston
6 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).
Questions about Wellston’s schools
Are Wellston’s schools good?
On Missouri’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Wellston children attend score below 99% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, a D− Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they place at the bottom. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Wellston in?
Normandy Schools Collaborative, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 2,440 students in 7 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Wellston are served by University City.
Where do Wellston kids go to high school?
Normandy High in St Louis, with 688 students; its own test results earn a D.
What is Wellston’s graduation rate?
50–54% of the class of 2023 in Normandy Schools Collaborative graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.
How much does Wellston spend per student?
$16,947 in Normandy Schools Collaborative (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Wellston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Wellston → They have their own page.
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.