Mehlville R-IX is a suburban school district located in St. Louis County, Missouri, serving 10,052 students across 18 schools. The district comprises 12 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools staffed by 729 teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.
Enrollment has declined 1.1% from the prior year, reflecting modest contraction in the student population. The district operates with a total budget of $129.2 million, allocating $6,452 per pupil. This per-pupil spending is approximately 13.5% below Missouri's state average of $7,465, positioning the district in the lower range for educational expenditure among comparable districts.
The district's revenue structure demonstrates heavy reliance on local funding sources, with 79.2% of revenue generated locally through property taxes and other local mechanisms. State funding contributes 15.4% of revenues, while federal funding accounts for 5.4%. This composition reflects the district's financial dependency on local economic conditions and property values, with relatively modest state and federal support.
The suburban location and current enrollment size classify Mehlville R-IX as a mid-sized district serving a established residential community in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The district's financial model and funding patterns suggest resource constraints relative to state averages, which may influence instructional capacity and program availability.
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Total Students
10,052
Schools
18
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,452
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data, NCES F-33 Finance Survey, EDFacts
Federal Data Year: 2022-23
State Data Year: 2024-25
Note: Some data may be unavailable for certain districts or years. Proficiency rates reflect state-specific assessment standards.
Math Proficiency
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Staff counts are Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) from NCES 2024-25 data.
MPI (Missouri Performance Index) measures student achievement on MAP assessments. Higher scores indicate better performance. Performance designations include: Meets/Exceeds Expectations, On Track, Approaching, and Needs Improvement.
About MSIP 6 Accountability
Missouri uses the Missouri School Improvement Program version 6 (MSIP 6) for district accountability. The APR (Annual Performance Report) score ranges from 0-100% and combines Performance metrics (70% weight) with Continuous Improvement metrics (30% weight). Performance metrics include Academic Achievement, Academic Growth, and Success-Ready Students. Continuous Improvement includes Attendance, Kindergarten Readiness, and Data Compliance.