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Green Ridge R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 352 students in Green Ridge R-VIII 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 Green Ridge R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
352 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Green Ridge R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#90 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,662 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,020 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$7 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,662
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$19,020
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Green Ridge R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Green Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Gr: K-6 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Gr: 7-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 352 students.
What is the rank of Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District is ranked #99 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
89% of Green Ridge R-VIII School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Green Ridge R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,020 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
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