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Eminence R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 259 students in Eminence R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Eminence R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
259 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
28 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eminence 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)64.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
54%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
45%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,058 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,058
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,494
$14,009
Best Eminence R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eminence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 South 6th Street
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Gr: 7-12 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W Hwy 106
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 259 students.
What is the rank of Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District is ranked #367 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%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eminence R-I School District?
54% of Eminence R-I School District students are Hispanic, 45% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Eminence R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,494 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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