Mehlville School District

What Mehlville School District does

Mehlville School District (legal entity: Mehlville R-IX School District) is a fully accredited public K-12 school system operating 18 schools — one early childhood center, 11 elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools — across a 42-square-mile catchment in south St. Louis County, Missouri. The district serves approximately 10,000 students drawn from a residential community of roughly 96,000 residents, supported by 1,642 staff. Core educational offerings include MOSAIC Elementary (personalized learning), the STRETCH Gifted Program, Middle School Studios, MOCAP virtual learning, AP and dual credit courses, Student Choice Programs (SLCAPS, South Tech, Early College Academy), and special education delivered in partnership with the Special School District of St. Louis County.

The district's technology stack is built on standard third-party K-12 platforms rather than proprietary systems: Infinite Campus for student information, Google Workspace for Education, 1:1 Chromebook deployment, Finalsite for the public website, ParentSquare for two-way translated parent communications, iReady for universal screening and dyslexia assessment, Panorama for SEL measurement, MySchoolBucks for meal payments, Nutrislice for menus, TalentEd for hiring, and SmartFind Express for substitute management. Assessment and personalized learning data feed the Success-Ready Students Network public dashboard. There is no evidence of proprietary AI/ML, data flywheel, or differentiated technical IP.

The district is a non-profit, state-government entity funded primarily through property tax levies (2025 adjusted operating levy of $3.4696 per $100 assessed valuation on residential, $3.7504 on commercial), state aid via the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), and federal program funds (Title I, special education, nutrition). Capital projects are financed through voter-approved bond issues — most recently Prop S ($35M, 2021) — and recurring maintenance via Prop A 2025 (~$1.4M annually). Operating levy increases are voter-approved; Prop E (2023) raised the operating levy by 31 cents to fund competitive staff compensation. Ancillary revenue streams include tiered facility rentals (Group A/B/C), Community Education programming, and the 60plus Gold Card program for seniors. Governance rests with a seven-member elected Board of Education; executive leadership comprises Superintendent Dr. Jeff Haug, CFO Marshall Crutcher (CPA), and Chief Communications Officer Jessica Pupillo.

Name

Mehlville School District

Legal name

Mehlville R-IX School District

Website

https://mehlvilleschooldistrict.com

Company type

Public

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Mehlville School District (Mehlville R-IX) is a public K-12 school system operating 18 schools across south St. Louis County, Missouri, serving approximately 10,000 students with 1,642 staff and funded primarily through local property tax levies and state/federal aid.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 Public Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111)

akta.pro primary industry

Public K–12 Combined Schools (EDAJAAAE)

akta.pro secondary industry

Specialized Programs & Classrooms (Autism, Emotional/Behavioral, Intellectual/Developmental, Multi-Disability) (EDAJAKAH)

Keywords

• Public K-12 education
• Early childhood programs
• Gifted education services
• Special education programs
• Community education services

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Louis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Property Tax Levies: The district receives funding through operating tax levies per $100 of assessed valuation. Current adjusted operating levy is estimated at $3.4696 for residential real property, $3.7504 for commercial real property, $4.2579 for agricultural real property and $4.8161 for personal property (as of 2025 assessment).
2. Bond Issues: Prop S generated $35 million in bonds (plus $2.7 million premium) for facility improvements including security entrances, HVAC upgrades, roof replacements, and accessibility improvements with no tax rate increase.
3. Recurring Maintenance Levy (Prop A 2025): Prop A generates an estimated $1.4 million annually for recurring maintenance needs including roofing ($850,000/year), school buses ($700,000/year), parking lot maintenance ($325,000/year), and technology equipment ($450,000/year).
4. Operating Levy Increase (Prop E 2023): Prop E is an operating levy increase of 31 cents per $100 of assessed valuation to fund competitive salaries and recruit/retain high-quality teachers and support staff.
5. Capital Fund Revenue (Prop A 2016): Original Prop A redirected 4 cents from debt service levy to operating levy for roofing and HVAC expenses in the Capital Fund, generating approximately $3.26 cents per $100 assessed valuation in 2024.
6. Facility Rentals: District rents facilities to community groups including schools, civic organizations, and private individuals with fee structures based on user groups (A, B, C) and building type.
7. Federal and State Funding: District receives state aid through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and federal funding for programs including special education, Title I, and nutrition programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Mehlville School District is a fully accredited public K-12 school system serving approximately 10,000 students across 18 schools (one early childhood center, 11 elementary schools, 4 middle schools, and 2 high schools) in 42 square miles of south St. Louis County, Missouri. The district delivers comprehensive educational programs including personalized learning (MOSAIC Elementary), gifted education (STRETCH), college and career readiness pathways, special education, and community education for adults and seniors.

Product overview

Mehlville School District is a fully accredited public school district providing comprehensive K-12 education across 18 schools in south St. Louis County. The district offers a unified educational platform consisting of one early childhood center, eleven elementary schools, four middle schools, and two high schools. Core educational programs include MOSAIC Elementary (personalized learning), STRETCH Gifted Program, Middle School Studios, MOCAP online learning, and Student Choice Programs (including AP courses, dual credit, and career pathways). The district also provides Community Education services, a 60plus Gold Card Program for seniors, alumni association, and OASIS tutoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MOSAIC Elementary School: A personalized learning school where teachers facilitate personalized learning paths for students based on their pace, goals and interests.
• Mehlville Early Childhood Program

Products and services

• MOSAIC Elementary School
• STRETCH Gifted Program
• Middle School Studios
• Online and Virtual Learning (MOCAP)
• Student Choice Programs
• Mehlville High School
• Oakville High School
• Community Education
• 60plus Gold Card Program
• OASIS Tutoring
• Facility Rentals
• Special Education Services
• Before and After Care
• Success-Ready Students Network
• Mehlville Early Childhood Program

Quantifiable outcome

• About 10,000 children served in a community of about 96,000 residents
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration15 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

16 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Digital PromisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMehlville School District was selected to join the Digital Promise League of Innovative Schools, a coalition of forward-thinking schools across the country providing unique learning opportunities for students.
• Special School District of St. Louis CountycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district partners with the Special School District of St. Louis County to provide all aspects of special education services within Mehlville School District. Dr. Charity Schluter serves as Director of Special Education overseeing these services.
• Missouri School Boards' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with MSBA for governance training, certification programs, and awards including FutureBuilders Early Childhood Program of the Year and Board of Education governance awards.
• St. Louis Centers for Advanced Professional Studies (SLCAPS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school students gain real-world experience through SLCAPS student choice programs, earning industry experience while in high school.
• South TechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHigh school students can participate in South Tech career and technical education programs as part of student choice offerings.
• Success-Ready Students NetworkcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe district was named a System Design Zone in the Success-Ready Students Network for its use of personalized learning and achievement data to improve student outcomes, with a public dashboard available.
• ParentSquarecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistrict uses ParentSquare for two-way translated communications with parents via email, text, app notification and automated calls. Parents can choose communication preferences and language.
• St. Louis County Police DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPolice department representative serves on the Communications Advisory Committee to provide assistance and direction to the communications department and Board of Education.
• Mehlville Fire Protection DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFire protection district representative serves on the Communications Advisory Committee. District also works with fire district on emergency communications and safety.
• South County Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber representative serves on Communications Advisory Committee and is eligible for Group A facility rental status.
• Lemay Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerChamber representative serves on Communications Advisory Committee and is eligible for Group A facility rental status.
• MUSIC (Missouri United School Insurance Council)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMUSIC provides insurance coverage for groups that do not carry yearly liability insurance. Groups can complete GatherGuard special events application for one-time use events.
• John Cary Early Childhood CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated early childhood center referenced in Prop S facility projects list, serving young children in the district.
• Mehlville-Oakville Alumni AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlumni association supports district through scholarships/grants, resale donations, trivia nights, and reunion coordination. Eligible for Group A facility rental status.
• Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDESE provides state accreditation, Annual Performance Report scoring, Success-Ready Students Network designation, and oversees state assessment programs including MAP tests.
• Niche.comminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool ranking organization that ranked both Mehlville High School and Oakville High School in top 10% of Missouri public high schools in 2025.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Rockwood School District: Public K-8/secondary district serving western St. Louis County with comparable size (~22,000 students), similar funding model via property tax levies and state aid, and overlapping academic profile within Missouri's Niche rankings.
• Lindbergh Schools: Adjacent public K-12 district in south St. Louis County serving a similar suburban demographic with comparable per-pupil funding structure and direct geographic competition for resident students.
• Parkway School District: Large public K-12 district in west St. Louis County, similar mix of elementary/middle/high schools and reliance on property tax and state funding; comparable scale and academic reputation within Missouri.
• Francis Howell School District: Public K-12 district in St. Charles County of similar scale, funded through the same Missouri property tax and state-aid mechanisms, serving a comparable suburban St. Louis metro demographic.
• Kirkwood R-7 School District: Nearby public K-12 district in St. Louis County with a similar suburban footprint, public funding model, and academic reputation profile in the St. Louis metro.
• Hazelwood School District: Public K-12 district in north St. Louis County operating under the same Missouri DESE accreditation and funding framework, serving a comparable student population within the metro.

Others

• Special School District of St. Louis County: Stated strategic partner that delivers all special education services within Mehlville School District; a closely linked service provider rather than a competitor, but the most relevant entity operating in an adjacent K-12 special education delivery role in the region.

Regional players

• St. Louis Public Schools: The urban K-12 district serving the city of St. Louis; operates under the same Missouri DESE framework and is a regional counterpart, though it serves a distinctly different urban demographic than Mehlville's suburban footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MehlvilleSchools
• Facebookfacebook.com/MehlvilleSchoolDistrict
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/school/3920813
• Instagraminstagram.com/mehlvillesd

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles16 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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