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 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 433 students in Fredericktown R-I School District. This district's average middle testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public middle schools in Missouri.
Public Middle School in Fredericktown R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 40% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public middle school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
817 Schools
# Students
1,883 Students
231,045 Students
# Teachers
141 Teachers
20,730 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%)
34%
40%
39%
43%
31%
38%
87%
90%
(2022-23)
16.1%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.50
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,124 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,953 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$21 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,124
$15,190
Spending / Student
$9,953
$14,008

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%

Recent Articles

Phone Bans Are Expanding: Will They Actually Help Your Child?
Phone Bans Are Expanding: Will They Actually Help Your Child?
Phone bans are spreading in public schools nationwide. Learn how to evaluate whether a school's cellphone policy will improve your child's learning and well-being.
Should You Move for a Better Public School or Stay Put?
Should You Move for a Better Public School or Stay Put?
Considering a move to a higher-rated public school? Learn how to weigh school quality, housing costs, and family priorities before relocating.
How to Compare Public School Value Beyond Test Scores
How to Compare Public School Value Beyond Test Scores
Learn how to evaluate public school value using student support, school climate, opportunities, and outcomes, not just standardized test scores.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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

Quick Links