Top Rankings
King City R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 336 students in King City R-I 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 King City R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), 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
336 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
King City R-I 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
#85 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)9.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,107 is higher than the state median of $15,201. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,899 is higher than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,107
$15,201
Spending / Student
$14,899
$14,018
Best King City R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
King City High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
Gr: 7-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
King City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
Gr: PK-6 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 336 students.
What is the rank of King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District is ranked #85 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in King City R-I School District?
94% of King City R-I School District students are White, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is King City R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,899 is higher than the state median of $14,018. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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