For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,343 students in Centralia R-VI 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 Centralia R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
1,343 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
100 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Centralia R-VI 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#203 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,433 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,751 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,433
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,751
$16,653
Best Centralia R-VI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centralia High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Gr: 9-12 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Chester Boren Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
110 N Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Centralia Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
550 W Lakeview
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Gr: 3-5 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
510 S Rollins
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Gr: PK-2 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,343 students.
What is the rank of Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District is ranked #220 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia R-VI School District?
92% of Centralia R-VI School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Centralia R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,751 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
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