Serving 413 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mullanphy Botanical Gardens ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 12% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 413 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
413 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Rankings
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1967 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
85%
15%
White
6%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens's ranking?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is ranked #1967 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Mullanphy Botanical Gardens often compared to?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardensis often viewed alongside schools like Dewey School-internat'l. Studies, Gateway Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 12% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
413 students attend Mullanphy Botanical Gardens.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Mullanphy Botanical Gardens students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mullanphy Botanical Gardens?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Mullanphy Botanical Gardens offer ?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens part of?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is part of St. Louis City School District.
In what neighborhood is Mullanphy Botanical Gardens located?
Mullanphy Botanical Gardens is located in the Shaw neighborhood of Saint Louis, MO. There are 2 other public schools located in Shaw.
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