Top Rankings
Kelso C-7 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public school serving 160 students in Kelso C-7 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Kelso C-7 School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
160 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
14 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Kelso C-7 School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
Overall District Rank
#25 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
46%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
153 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
16
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
15
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
19
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
18
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
7
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,881 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,900 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,881
$15,159
Spending / Student
$12,900
$13,980
Best Kelso C-7 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kelso Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 State Hwy A
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Benton, MO 63736
(573) 545-3357
Grades: PK-8
| 160 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District manages 1 public schools serving 160 students.
What is the rank of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District is ranked #23 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kelso C-7 School District?
96% of Kelso C-7 School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kelso C-7 School District?
Kelso C-7 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kelso C-7 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,900 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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