Top Rankings
Bell City R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 196 students in Bell City R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bell City R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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
2,455 Schools
# Students
196 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bell City R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#156 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 1996–2022. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $24,485 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,148 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$4 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$24,485
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,148
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Bell City R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bell City Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: K-6 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Bell City High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
25254 Walnut St
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Bell City, MO 63735
(573) 733-4444
Gr: 7-12 | 91 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bell City R-II School District?
Bell City R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 196 students.
What is the rank of Bell City R-II School District?
Bell City R-II School District is ranked #198 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bell City R-II School District?
95% of Bell 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 Bell City R-II School District?
Bell City R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bell City R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,148 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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