Fredericktown R-I School District

704 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645-7491
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,883 students in Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown 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 40% (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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Fredericktown 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 87% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#327 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

34%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

39%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

31%
38%
87%
89.3%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
16.1%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
1%
15%

Showing 2008–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% White
94%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,219 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$23 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$12,776
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$12,219
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Fredericktown R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fredericktown Intermediate
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
905 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6455
Gr: 3-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Fredericktown High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
805 E Hwy 72
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3628
Gr: 9-12 | 611 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Kelly A Burlison Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
825 Highway 72 East
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-6555
Gr: 6-8 | 433 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
419 Newberry
Fredericktown, MO 63645
(573) 783-3477
Gr: PK-2 | 446 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fredericktown R-I School District?
Fredericktown R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,883 students.
What is the rank of Fredericktown R-I School District?
Fredericktown R-I School District is ranked #335 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 Fredericktown R-I School District?
94% of Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown R-I School District?
Fredericktown 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 Fredericktown R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,219 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,883 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : 87% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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