Adrian R-III School District

601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720-0098
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 689 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
689 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
70,174 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 2022-2023 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)
#303 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

35%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

41%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
13.1%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,646 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,779 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,646
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$11,779
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Adrian R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District is ranked #316 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian R-III School District?
92% of Adrian R-III School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 $11,779 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 689 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 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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