Top Rankings
Cameron R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,601 students in Cameron R-I 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 Cameron R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,601 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cameron R-I 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 27-year historical data
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 31-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
91%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,871 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$24 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$14,871
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$15,123
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Cameron R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cameron High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1220 S Park Avenue
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1036
Gr: 9-12 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Parkview Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
602 S Harris
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1051
Gr: PK-2 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cameron Veterans Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1015 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1041
Gr: 6-8 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Cameron Intermediate School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
915 S. Park
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Cameron, MO 64429
(816) 882-1046
Gr: 3-5 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,601 students.
What is the rank of Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District is ranked #210 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cameron R-I School District?
91% of Cameron R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cameron R-I School District?
Cameron R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cameron R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,123 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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