Top Rankings
Bolivar R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,838 students in Bolivar R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bolivar R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,838 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Bolivar R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 85-89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#151 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.49
# American Indian Students
21 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
139 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
33 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,525 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
107 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
138
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
235
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
181
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
221
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
189
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
203
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
186
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
177
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
213
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
225
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
210
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
201
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
239
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
220
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,415 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,405 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,415
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,405
$13,980
Best Bolivar R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bolivar High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1401 N Hwy D
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5228
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Rank: #22.
Bolivar Intermediate Sch.
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 N Hartford
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-5160
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 777-5160
Grades: 3-5
| 578 students
Rank: #33.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
604 W Jackson
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-3811
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
Rank: n/an/a
706 N Leonard Pl
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5247
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-5247
Grades: K-2
| 637 students
Rank: n/an/a
1400 E Forest St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 328-5615
Grades: PK
| 138 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bolivar R-I School District?
Bolivar R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,838 students.
What is the rank of Bolivar R-I School District?
Bolivar R-I School District is ranked #159 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar R-I School District?
89% of Bolivar R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bolivar R-I School District?
Bolivar R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bolivar R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,405 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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