For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 858 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
858 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
85%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
93%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,246 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,359 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$12 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,246
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$13,359
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Clearwater R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 230 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 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 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Clearwater R-I School District?
Clearwater R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 858 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?
93% of Clearwater R-I School District students are White, 4% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $13,359 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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