Top Rankings
Hale R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 98 students in Hale R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hale R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
98 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hale R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#167 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
6%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,643 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,388 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$19,643
$15,081
Spending / Student
$19,388
$13,908
Best Hale R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hale Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Gr: PK-5 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Hale High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
518 Main St
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Hale, MO 64643
(660) 565-2417
Gr: 6-12 | 63 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hale R-I School District?
Hale R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 98 students.
What is the rank of Hale R-I School District?
Hale R-I School District is ranked #213 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Hale R-I School District?
91% of Hale R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hale R-I School District?
Hale R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hale R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,388 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
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