The top reported proficiency rate is 16% in English language arts. The lowest is 6% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Twillman Elem.
Twillman Elementary serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in the Hazelwood School District, a public regular school in a section of St. Louis that falls within St. Louis County. The school sits in a broad metropolitan area whose economy, as publicly reported, draws on service industries, manufacturing, trade, transportation, aviation, and major research universities and medical centers. The community includes a mix of residential neighborhoods and commercial districts; the city itself is an independent entity that separated from the county long ago, shaping its political boundaries and growth patterns over time.
The student body at Twillman is small for an elementary school with all grades combined. The great majority of students are Black, with small shares identifying as Hispanic, two or more races, Asian, or white. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting a high level of economic need. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the records reviewed, so a family would want to ask the school directly about those populations and the support available for them.
On the state assessments administered in the 2024-25 school year, proficiency rates across math, English language arts, and science fell well below typical levels seen in the county. Among the tested grades, third-grade math and fifth-grade science each showed a very small share of students reaching the proficient or advanced threshold. English language arts performance was somewhat higher but still low compared with district and county medians. Because the school serves only elementary grades, there is no high school graduation rate to report. When placed relative to districts in St. Louis County, Twillman’s overall proficiency across tested subjects and grades lands in the bottom quartile of that comparison group. A parent looking into this school may want to ask what interventions, tutoring, or curriculum supports are in place to address these patterns and how progress is being tracked from year to year.
The surrounding housing market in the school’s zip code shows home values that are below the state average, with rental costs around a moderate level. The countywide market has seen a slight increase in active listings and a small drop in median listing price compared with a year earlier, suggesting a relatively balanced buyer’s environment. For families considering where to live, these figures point to a more affordable price range than many parts of the St. Louis region.
The Hazelwood district has recently adopted a strategic plan for 2023 through 2028 that sets goals around student achievement, expanded resources, professional growth, fiscal responsibility, and parent engagement. The district now offers pre-kindergarten programs in all of its elementary schools, so Twillman families with young children can enroll locally. There is also a district-run virtual elementary program, giving an alternative to in-person instruction for those who prefer it. These publicly reported initiatives indicate that the district has been actively shaping its offerings, though no specific program details for Twillman itself were available in the data reviewed.
No information was found on discipline rates, chronic absenteeism, or course access for this school. Because the grade band ends at fifth, families will need to look ahead to the middle and high school options within Hazelwood for their child’s later years. In raw terms, Twillman is a neighborhood elementary school with a high-need student population and academic results that are lower than what most district and county peers show. A family considering this school would be wise to speak with the principal and teachers about how the school is working to lift achievement and what enrichment or support structures exist within the building.
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