Adrian R-III School District

601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 733 students in Adrian R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Adrian R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
733 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Adrian R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#294 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
39%
41%
43%
30-34%
38%
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,920 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,308 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,920
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,308
$13,908

Best Adrian R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Grades: 6-12
| 406 students
Rank: #22.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 733 students.
What is the rank of Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District is ranked #303 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian R-III School District?
94% of Adrian R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Adrian R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,308 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 733 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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