Serving 476 students in grades 6-12, Butler High School 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 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 476 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Butler High's attendance zone encompasses the entire Butler, MO school district, covering approximately 179.3 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the edge of the zone being 7.4 miles and the furthest edge reaching 10.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Butler High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Butler High School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
476 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Butler High School 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 Butler High School is 0.22, 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
#1471 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
88%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.7%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 31-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butler High School's ranking?
Butler High School is ranked #1471 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Butler High School often compared to?
Butler High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adrian Sr. High School, Rich Hill High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Butler High School?
The graduation rate of Butler High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Butler High School?
476 students attend Butler High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Butler High School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Butler High School?
Butler High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Butler High School offer ?
Butler High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Butler High School part of?
Butler High School is part of Butler R-V School District.
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