The top reported proficiency rate is 59% in Math. The lowest is 55% in English language arts.
Original Research by School Decision on Rock Creek Elem.
Rock Creek Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in O’Fallon, Missouri, within the Fort Zumwalt School District. It is a regular public school with no charter or magnet designation. The school sits in a suburban part of St. Charles County, an area that has seen steady population growth and new commercial development. O’Fallon is an auto-oriented suburb with residential subdivisions, strip shopping centers, and a strong employment base anchored by employers such as Mastercard and True Manufacturing. Housing values and rents run somewhat above state medians, reflecting the area’s appeal to families. The city is served by multiple school districts, and Rock Creek is part of one of the larger ones.
The student body is predominantly white, with smaller shares of Hispanic, Black, Asian, and multiracial students. Roughly one in five students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mix of economic backgrounds. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the information provided, so families with children who may need those supports would want to follow up with the school directly.
Academically, Rock Creek’s performance on the Missouri Assessment Program places it in a strong position relative to other schools in St. Charles County. When proficiency across tested subjects and grades is combined into a single index, the school lands in the top quartile among districts in the county. That is a noteworthy standing and suggests that, on the whole, students here perform at a level that compares well to their peers across the county.
Looking grade by grade, the picture is more nuanced. In third grade, about half of students met or exceeded expectations in both math and English language arts. Fourth grade saw a stronger showing, with math proficiency notably higher and English language arts also above the majority mark. Fifth grade proficiency rates in math, English, and science all clustered around the same general range. The variation across grades and subjects is not unusual for an elementary school, but a parent may want to ask how the school identifies and supports students who are not yet meeting the bar, particularly in the earlier grades where results are somewhat lower.
No data on chronic absenteeism, discipline, or staffing ratios was provided, so a full picture of the school’s climate and supports is incomplete. Information about programs such as gifted education, specials, or after-school activities was also absent. Because Rock Creek serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to consider, and that is typical for this level.
The community context matters for families choosing a school. O’Fallon is largely car-dependent, with limited walkability; most trips are made by vehicle. The city’s extensive parks system, including Civic Park and the O’Fallon Sports Park, provides recreational options in proximity to residential neighborhoods. The school itself is located on Mexico Road in a part of town that blends residential areas with nearby commercial corridors.
For a family considering elementary options in the Fort Zumwalt district, Rock Creek offers a solid academic record that stands out within the county. Its size is manageable, its economic diversity is moderate, and its overall proficiency ranks among the higher tier of local districts. Some grade-level results are less strong, and that is worth exploring further, but the broad picture is of a school that performs well relative to its neighbors.
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