Top Rankings
Avenue City R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 227 students in Avenue City R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Avenue City R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 72% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
227 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Avenue City R-IX School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#4 out of 557 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
217 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
30
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
26
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
22
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,758 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,758
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,335
$13,980
Best Avenue City R-IX School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Avenue City Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
18069 Hwy 169
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Cosby, MO 64436
(816) 662-2305
Grades: PK-8
| 227 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Avenue City R-IX School District?
Avenue City R-IX School District manages 1 public schools serving 227 students.
What is the rank of Avenue City R-IX School District?
Avenue City R-IX School District is ranked #3 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Avenue City R-IX School District?
96% of Avenue City R-IX School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Avenue City R-IX School District?
Avenue City R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Avenue City R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,335 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
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