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Mason Ridge Elementary School

Public | K-5 | 389 students

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4 stars

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2013:
Based on 3 ratings
2012:
Based on 2 ratings
2011:
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2010:
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Posted Thursday, May 16, 2013

We were new to the school this year, having transferred from another area school. We were quite nervous for our girls in adapting to the new environment and the new curriculum. I can't express how relieved we are and how happy we have been with Mason Ridge faculty and staff. They have created a wonderful learning environment that is like a family. The support our girls have received has been unbelievable, not only from their specific teachers, but the principal and the vice-principal. Also, the education - not only standard learning but such creative, fun ways to teach the curriculum. We are very pleased with our move and sorry we had not done it earlier.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 14, 2013

Current Principal is not a strong leader. As a result, great teachers and staff are leaving. Unfortunate!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 20, 2013

Very pleased with the variety of great opportunities for students to be involved beyond the classroom. Impressed with the amount of parental involvement that always seems welcome. This is a place where it's "cool" to be smart.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 4, 2012

Wonderful school with teachers and administrative staff attentive to the students' and families' needs. I have been impressed by the caring environment and the willingness of the teachers to challenge the students while continuing to build their self-esteem.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 9, 2012

This is not the school that it used to be. This used to be known as the hidden gem of west county with high levels of extra-curricular activities and parental involvement. The principal was replaced a few years ago and it has gone downhill since then due to lack of leadership. Several of the better teachers have left. Four of my children have attended but I switched my youngest to another school.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 25, 2008

AWESOME school. Can not say enough good things about the true community at Mason Ridge. The teachers are highly experienced and really care about the students & the parents are very active. I too did a lot of research and learned that people scope out homes in the area just to try to get their kids into Mason Ridge.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 31, 2007

Great Great School. I did a lot of research before sending my daughter to Mason Ridge last year. I had originally intended to send her to a private school but after talking to several administrators at private high schools was told that I would be wasting my $ as I couldn't get a better grade school experience than at Mason Ridge. My experience proved their advice to be correct. The teachers are experienced and caring. The communication is awesome and I have been blown away by the parental involvement and extracurricular activities available.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 30, 2007

Great School! The teachers & staff are top notch and the parental involvement is outstanding!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2006

Wonderful experienced teachers. Highly involved parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 8, 2006

Wonderful school. Great extracurricular activities. Parent involvement is quite high.
—Submitted by a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 46% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
80%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
69%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 53% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
71%

2011

 
 
82%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
52%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
70%

2009

 
 
65%
Math

The state average for Math was 51% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
60%

2009

 
 
61%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

The state average for Communication Arts was 53% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
76%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
76%

2009

 
 
84%
Math

The state average for Math was 55% in 2012.

67 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
74%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
84%
Science

The state average for Science was 52% in 2012.

66 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
69%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students80%
Female91%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White87%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students71%
Female73%
Male70%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White73%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students84%
Femalen/a
Male77%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White95%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students77%
Femalen/a
Male76%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White82%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Communication Arts

All Students76%
Female71%
Male81%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White81%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Math

All Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White83%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a

Science

All Students73%
Female71%
Male74%
Blackn/a
Hispanicn/a
White80%
Free or reduced-price lunchn/a
Students with disabilitiesn/a
Limited English proficient studentsn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Missouri used the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in math and communication arts, and in grades 5 and 8 in science. The results for math, communication arts, and science are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The MAP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Missouri. The goal is for all students to score at or above proficient on the test.

The different student groups are identified by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education; data is not reported if there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group.

See Missouri's state standards

Source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 78% 76%
Asian/Pacific Islander 10% 2%
Black 10% 18%
Hispanic 1% 4%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 0%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 2%N/A39%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A14
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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715 South Mason Rd
Creve Coeur, MO 63141
Phone: (314) 415-6450

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