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Holden R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,232 students in Holden R-III 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 Holden R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (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
3 Schools
2,459 Schools
# Students
1,232 Students
885,268 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
70,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Holden R-III 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 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#185 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,669 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,387 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,669
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,387
$14,008
Best Holden R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Holden Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1903 S Market
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-6071
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Holden Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301 Eagle Dr
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-4125
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Holden High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Main
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Holden, MO 64040
(816) 732-5523
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Holden R-III School District?
Holden R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,232 students.
What is the rank of Holden R-III School District?
Holden R-III School District is ranked #197 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Holden R-III School District?
89% of Holden R-III School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Holden R-III School District?
Holden R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Holden R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,387 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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