The top reported proficiency rate is 20% in English language arts. The lowest is 16% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Halls Ferry Elementary
Halls Ferry Elementary is a regular public school in Florissant, Missouri, serving grades three through five as part of the Ferguson-Florissant R-II School District. The school sits in a north St. Louis County suburb where home values and rents are moderate relative to the broader metro area. A family considering this school will find a small, upper-elementary environment with a clear academic picture and a district in the midst of significant change.
On state assessments, Halls Ferry Elementary’s proficiency rates are low. In both math and English language arts, the share of students scoring proficient or above is modest across every tested grade. Science results for fifth graders follow a similar pattern. When placed alongside other elementary schools in St. Louis County, the school’s overall proficiency index sits below the midpoint of the county’s districts. This is a straightforward academic profile: achievement levels are an area where the school community is working to improve. A parent may want to ask the school directly about the kinds of instructional support, intervention programs, or teacher training in place.
The student body is nearly all Black, with a very small percentage of white students and a slightly larger group identifying as two or more races. Nearly every student qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic need. The school enrolls a few hundred students, split roughly evenly across three grade levels. Data on special education services and English learner support was not available in the materials reviewed, so families with children in those populations should inquire with the school about specific programs and staffing. Information on discipline, attendance, and course access was also absent from the data provided.
The surrounding housing market has been relatively steady. Typical home values in the area have edged up slightly, and rents have seen a somewhat larger increase. The county housing market shows a median listing price that has softened a bit over the past year, while the number of active listings and pending sales have grown. For a family renting or buying, this community offers a range of options at moderate price points compared to national averages.
The Ferguson-Florissant district is undergoing a restructuring that will take effect for the 2027-28 school year, as prominently announced on the district website. This follows a period of enrollment decline. The district has previously closed schools and converted a high school into a selective STEAM academy, with a middle school STEAM academy also in operation. These changes mean that school assignments, boundaries, and grade configurations could shift for families in the Halls Ferry attendance area. The full scope of the 2027-28 restructuring was not detailed in the available search results, but the public announcement signals that families should monitor district communications closely.
Halls Ferry Elementary is a school that serves a high-poverty community with academic results that are below the average of its county peers. For a family whose priority is a strong record of test performance, this school does not offer that. For a family that values a small, focused upper-elementary setting and wants to be engaged with a district that is actively recalibrating its footprint, Halls Ferry is a place worth exploring in person, with direct questions about instruction, support, and what the coming restructuring means for their child’s path through the grades.
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