Harrisonville R-IX School District

503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701-2415
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Harrisonville R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,208 students in Harrisonville R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Harrisonville R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% 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
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,208 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
172 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harrisonville R-IX 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 77% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#287 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
34%
40%
43%
43%
33%
38%
77%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.27
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
85%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,840 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,309 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,840
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,309
$13,908

Best Harrisonville R-IX School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harrisonville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
101 Meghan Dr
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Gr: 1-3 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Gr: 9-12 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Harrisonville Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Gr: 6-8 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Mceowen Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1901 S Halsey Ave
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Gr: 4-5 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
500 Polar Ln
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Gr: PK-K | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Gr: K-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,208 students.
What is the rank of Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District is ranked #294 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonville R-IX School District?
85% of Harrisonville R-IX School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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 Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisonville R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,309 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 7 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,208 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 15%
  • : 77% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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