Top Rankings
New Madrid County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,318 students in New Madrid County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in New Madrid County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,318 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Madrid County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
46 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
362 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
27%
15%
# White Students
831 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
63%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
56
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
93
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
91
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
98
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
91
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
101
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
95
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
100
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
104
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
91
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
100
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,704 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,883 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,704
$15,159
Spending / Student
$16,883
$13,980
Best New Madrid County R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 148 students
Rank: #22.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #33.
Central High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 387 students
Rank: #44.
Central Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 296 students
Rank: #55.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,318 students.
What is the rank of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District is ranked #480 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County R-I School District?
63% of New Madrid County R-I School District students are White, 27% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is New Madrid County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,883 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 29% over four school years.
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