The top reported proficiency rate is 57% in English language arts. The lowest is 52% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Rockport Heights Elem.
Rockport Heights Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Arnold, a suburban community within the St. Louis metro area. It is part of the Fox C-6 School District. The school sits along a busy commercial corridor, reflecting Arnold’s character as a car-oriented suburb with highway access, retail chains, and a mix of residential neighborhoods and industrial employers.
On the Missouri Assessment Program, Rockport Heights posts results that place it among the higher-performing elementary schools in Jefferson County. The school’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades sits above the midpoint of all county districts. In third grade, math and English language arts proficiency rates are on par with each other. Fourth-grade math dips noticeably compared to third, while English holds fairly steady. By fifth grade, both math and English proficiency converge at a level similar to the school’s fourth-grade English results. Fifth-grade science proficiency lands at that same level. The pattern suggests that students generally perform well in early elementary but may encounter a tougher math transition by fourth grade. Parents may want to ask the school how it supports students through that grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, with small shares of Hispanic students and students identifying as two or more races. Roughly one in three students qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch, a share that points to a moderate level of economic diversity. Data on students with disabilities and English learners is not reported in the available state data, so families who need information on specialized supports should reach out to the school directly. The school enrolls a few hundred students across six grade levels, a size that keeps class groups manageable but still allows for grade-level teams.
Arnold itself is a destination for retail and hospitality, with major stores and restaurants lining Jeffco Boulevard. The largest employer is the Fox C-6 district, followed by a call center, a Walmart, and a large metal container plant that underwent a major expansion. The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency also has an office in the city. Parks and a recreation center with pools and a fitness center are within reach. The city has no traditional downtown; civic and school buildings are spread out. The Meramec River has caused notable flooding in past years, though specific impacts on this school’s area are not detailed in available sources.
Housing in Arnold is priced near the middle of the Missouri market, with a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and retirement communities. The area remains affordable relative to national benchmarks, and the local unemployment rate mirrors the national rate. Monthly rents in the zip code are moderate. The school’s immediate neighborhood is a mix of residential streets and the Jeffco Boulevard commercial strip.
The district itself shows no major recent changes that were publicly reported, so families considering Rockport Heights can expect continuity in programming absent new information. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate data. Academic program offerings beyond the standard curriculum are not documented in the available data, so parents interested in enrichment, arts, or other electives should inquire directly.
Overall, Rockport Heights provides a solid academic foundation for early elementary students, with the strongest results in the earliest tested grade. The school sits in a stable suburban community with a strong commercial tax base and a moderate cost of living. Families who value a conventional elementary experience within a larger, well-established district will find the school a reasonable fit. Those concerned about the math dip between third and fourth grade may want to explore how the school addresses that transition.
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