For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 311 students in Liberal R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Liberal R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
311 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Liberal R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
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
4 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
1 Student
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
305 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
98%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
23
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
21
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
24
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
22
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
30
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
24
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,498 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $28,987 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,498
$15,159
Spending / Student
$28,987
$13,980
Best Liberal R-II School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberal High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 108 students
Rank: #22.
Liberal Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Yale
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Grades: PK-5
| 125 students
Rank: #33.
Liberal Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Grades: 6-8
| 78 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District is ranked #228 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal R-II School District?
98% of Liberal R-II School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Liberal R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $28,987 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 73% over four school years.
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