For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 885 students in Clearwater R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Clearwater R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
885 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
71 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Clearwater 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% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#414 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,275 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,931 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$10 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,275
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,931
$13,908
Best Clearwater R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clearwater High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
202 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4524
Gr: 9-12 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Clearwater Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
825 North Main Street
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-4812
Gr: PK-4 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Clearwater Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Henry White Blvd
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Piedmont, MO 63957
(573) 223-7724
Gr: 5-8 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearwater R-I School District?
Clearwater R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 885 students.
What is the rank of Clearwater R-I School District?
Clearwater R-I School District is ranked #424 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Clearwater R-I School District?
94% of Clearwater R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Clearwater R-I School District?
Clearwater R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Clearwater R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,931 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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