For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 331 students in Appleton City R-II 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 Appleton City R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2,458 Schools
# Students
331 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Appleton City R-II 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#465 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,864 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,852 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,864
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,852
$14,009
Best Appleton City R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Appleton City High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2118
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Appleton City Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
408 W 4th
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Appleton City, MO 64724
(660) 476-2108
Gr: PK-6 | 161 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Appleton City R-II School District?
Appleton City R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 331 students.
What is the rank of Appleton City R-II School District?
Appleton City R-II School District is ranked #482 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 Appleton City R-II School District?
95% of Appleton City R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Appleton City R-II School District?
Appleton City 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 Appleton City R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,852 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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