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Blackwater 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 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 101 students in Blackwater R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Blackwater R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
101 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Blackwater 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.
Overall District Rank
#385 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
3%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,950 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,842 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$2 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,950
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,842
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Blackwater R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Blackwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Doddridge Ave.
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Blackwater, MO 65322
(660) 846-2461
Gr: PK-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Blackwater R-II School District?
Blackwater R-II School District manages 1 public schools serving 101 students.
What is the rank of Blackwater R-II School District?
Blackwater R-II School District is ranked #390 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. 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 Blackwater R-II School District?
92% of Blackwater R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Blackwater R-II School District?
Blackwater 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 Blackwater R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,842 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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