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Charleston R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 727 students in Charleston R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Charleston R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
727 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
64 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Charleston R-I 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#539 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)85-89%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
60%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,274 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,725 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,274
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,725
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Charleston R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Gr: 7-12 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Gr: 4-6 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Gr: PK-3 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 727 students.
What is the rank of Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District is ranked #545 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston R-I School District?
60% of Charleston R-I School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Charleston R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,725 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
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