St Mary Magdalen School

St Mary Magdalen School

Private Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
8750 Magdalen Ave,  Brentwood, MO
4.2
The vision of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic School is “to provide an excellent formation in Jesus Christ and a comprehensive curriculum in which to educate lifelong learners.” Established in 1922, the school offers a diverse community, award-winning staff, and innovative technology resources. The school provides programs designed to enhance the academic, spiritual, physical, and emotional development of each child. The goal is to empower children to live lives of service, prayer, and strong moral character. Offering Pre-K through eighth grade, the school is open to parishioners as well as non-parishioners and non-Catholics. Current enrollment is around 190 students, with an average class size of 17. Afterschool care is also available. Standardized test scores for the school are higher than the St. Louis Archdiocese average, and 100% of graduates are accepted into their first choice of high school. Student activities include athletic programs, speech team, choir, science fair, ecology club, and Imagine Arts Academy. School traditions include Christmas performances, field day, mission carnival, 6th grade camp, and Junior Achievement. Students are also encouraged in service and faith through regular mass services, prayer, and unique community project opportunities.

School Details

Students
167
Head of School
Kathy Wiseman
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Religious Affiliation
Catholic

Niche Grade Details

Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
13
Full Time Teachers
9
Part Time Teachers
4

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

White
87%
Black
5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
2.2%
Hispanic
1.4%
Two or more races
1.4%
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This School’s Reviews

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4.2 13 Reviews
1.0 parent
12/10/2022
The 4 year old preschool program is ridiculously inappropriate for preschoolers. The children are forced to sit for several hours each day and learn how to color within the lines. The teachers will make them redo their work until it meets their unreasonable expectations. I do not know about the othe...
2.0 other
10/20/2021
I noticed that none of these reviews were written by former students, only by parents who don't really have any first hand sense of what the environment can be like. I attended this school for a decade from the age of four to fourteen as well as having two younger siblings who attended/are attending...
5.0 parent
8/23/2019
I’m so excited for my kids to begin a new school year. The sense of community at SMM is amazing.
5.0 parent
8/29/2018
This school provides a great education while also helping develop positive personal characteristics.

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