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Forsyth R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,269 students in Forsyth R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Forsyth R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,269 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Forsyth R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#122 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
# American Indian Students
19 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
37 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,158 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
37 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
126
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
83
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
85
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
80
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
78
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
65
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
102
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
102
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
93
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
92
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,444 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,172 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$18 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,444
$15,159
Spending / Student
$14,172
$13,980
Best Forsyth R-III School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Forsyth Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6382
Grades: 5-8
| 336 students
Rank: #22.
Forsyth High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6383
Grades: 9-12
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Forsyth Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
178 Panther St
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Forsyth, MO 65653
(417) 546-6381
Grades: PK-4
| 455 students
Rank: n/an/a
4280 E St Hwy 76
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Kirbyville, MO 65679
(417) 320-5040
Grades: PK-12
| 82 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,269 students.
What is the rank of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District is ranked #102 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Forsyth R-III School District?
91% of Forsyth R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Forsyth R-III School District?
Forsyth R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Forsyth R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,172 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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