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Ballard R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 109 students in Ballard 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 Ballard R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
109 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
District Rank
Ballard R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#477 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
98 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
6
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
5
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
10
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
6
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
10
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
7
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,413 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,642 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,413
$15,159
Spending / Student
$16,642
$13,980
Best Ballard R-II School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ballard High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: 7-12
| 55 students
Rank: #22.
Ballard Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10247 Ne State Route 18
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Butler, MO 64730
(816) 297-2656
Grades: K-6
| 54 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 109 students.
What is the rank of Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District is ranked #474 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ballard R-II School District?
90% of Ballard R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ballard R-II School District?
Ballard R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ballard R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,642 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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