The top reported proficiency rate is 54% in English language arts. The lowest is 49% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Westridge Elem.
Westridge Elementary is a regular public school serving kindergarten through fifth grade in Ballwin, a primarily residential western suburb of St. Louis County. The school is part of the Rockwood R-VI district, one of the larger districts in the county. Ballwin itself is car-dependent, with single-family subdivisions and strip commercial development along Manchester Road. There is no traditional downtown; civic life centers on municipal facilities like The Pointe at Ballwin Commons and several parks. Families moving to the area for the school will find a suburban setting where daily errands require a car.
State testing data from the Missouri Assessment Program shows that overall academic proficiency at Westridge sits above the midpoint relative to districts in St. Louis County. In math, proficiency rates across grades three through five cluster around half of students meeting the state benchmark. Reading results are more varied: third-grade reading proficiency is a little under half, fourth grade reaches about half, and fifth grade sees roughly two-thirds of students proficient. Fifth-grade science proficiency is about half. These are solid results for an elementary school, though not at the top of the county. A parent looking for consistently higher scores may want to compare with other Rockwood elementaries.
The student body is a few hundred children, with the largest racial group being white. Asian, Black, Hispanic, and multiracial students each make up a meaningful share, giving the school a moderate degree of diversity for a suburban elementary. About a quarter of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, indicating a mix of socioeconomic backgrounds. Data on special education and English learner populations were not available in the current profile, so families with specific needs in those areas should ask the school directly.
Housing in Ballwin has a median home value and rent that are above the national average, reflecting the area's desirability as a St. Louis suburb. The county housing market shows active listings and new listings both rising, with median listing prices dipping slightly. For families considering a move, Ballwin offers a range of housing options, though the market is competitive.
The Rockwood district has made recent investments that affect Westridge families. In 2024, voters approved a bond issue funding a new elementary school, safety upgrades, HVAC replacements, and technology across the district. A similar bond issue in 2022 supported security improvements and facility renovations. These projects will shape school capacity and building conditions for years. Additionally, starting in the 2023-2024 school year, the district adopted a new elementary literacy curriculum based on the science of reading, which changed how reading is taught in all nineteen elementary schools. This shift directly impacts Westridge students and is a lasting pedagogical change.
No data on programs, course access, discipline, or staffing was available for this school. A parent considering Westridge may want to visit or contact the school to learn about enrichment offerings, class sizes, and support services. The comparison data also did not include chronic absenteeism or graduation rate, the latter being inapplicable since Westridge serves only elementary grades.
For a family seeking a suburban elementary school in a well-regarded district with solid proficiency above the county midpoint, a diverse student body, and recent district investment in facilities and literacy instruction, Westridge fits that profile. The school does not have standout scores at the very top of the county, but its results are above average, and the Rockwood district's bond-funded improvements and curriculum update signal a district that is actively maintaining and evolving its schools. The car-dependent community and absence of a walkable downtown are characteristics to weigh rather than drawbacks, depending on a family's preferences.
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