The top reported proficiency rate is 68% in Science. The lowest is 57% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Green Pines Elem.
Green Pines Elementary serves kindergarten through fifth grade in the Rockwood R-VI school district, located in the far western St. Louis County city of Wildwood. The school is a regular public school and is not a charter or magnet institution. Enrollment is reported and is substantial for an elementary-only grade band.
The student body is predominantly white, with Asian students forming the next largest group, followed by smaller shares of Black, two-or-more-races, and Hispanic students. A modest share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, which is a relatively low rate and suggests the population skews toward higher-income households. Data on students with Individualized Education Programs and English learner status was not available.
Academically, Green Pines shows a mixed picture across subjects and grades on the Missouri Assessment Program. In math, results vary notably by grade level. Fourth grade performance is a clear strength, with most students scoring at proficient or above. Third and fifth grade math results are lower, with about half of students reaching that bar. In English language arts, the story is similar: fourth grade stands out as a strong point, with a large majority of students proficient. Fifth grade ELA is also solid, while third grade performance is softer, with fewer than half of students meeting the proficiency threshold. Fifth grade science results mirror the stronger ELA and math fourth grade outcomes, with most students proficient. When looking at the school’s overall proficiency across all tested subjects and grades, Green Pines ranks in the top quartile relative to other districts in St. Louis County, indicating that on balance it performs well compared to its regional peers.
Wildwood itself is a large, low-density city that blends residential subdivisions with substantial preserved natural areas, including Babler State Park and Rockwoods Reservation. The city was incorporated by residents seeking control over growth and land use, and its population has been essentially flat in recent years. Development focus is on civic infrastructure rather than large-scale housing. The community is car-dependent with limited walkability and no traditional downtown. Median household income and educational attainment levels are high. The housing market in the zip code shows a home value above the national benchmark, and rents are also above the national median, reflecting the area’s affluence.
The Rockwood R-VI district has passed two recent no-tax-rate-increase bond issues, one in 2022 and a larger one in 2024, funding a new elementary school, safety upgrades, HVAC replacements, and technology infrastructure. The district also shifted to a science-of-reading-based literacy curriculum in the 2023-2024 school year, a pedagogical change that affects all elementary schools.
Because Green Pines serves only elementary grades, there is no graduation rate to report, and data on chronic absenteeism was not available in the provided information. A parent considering this school may want to look into the third-grade dips in both math and ELA proficiency further with the school, as well as inquire about special education and English learner supports, for which data was missing. The school’s overall academic profile is strong relative to the county, with particular bright spots in fourth grade across subjects, and it sits within a district that is investing in facilities and curriculum. The community context is one of an affluent, low-growth, car-dependent suburb with extensive natural amenities and a largely residential character.
See more original research from School Decision →