For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 307 students in Dora R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Dora R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
307 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dora R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)10.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,704 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 $14,847 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,704
$17,244
Spending / Student
$14,847
$16,653
Best Dora R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Gr: 7-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 307 students.
What is the rank of Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District is ranked #122 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dora R-III School District?
95% of Dora R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dora R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,847 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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