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Kirksville R-III 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 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,467 students in Kirksville R-III 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 Kirksville R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 16% 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
5 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,467 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
202 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kirksville R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#299 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.29
0.49
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
47 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
94 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
176 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
2,066 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
84%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
79 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
176
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
167
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
168
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
161
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
167
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
190
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
150
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
184
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
225
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
191
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
192
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,692 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,173 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,692
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,173
$13,980
Best Kirksville R-III School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 789 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 482 students
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 524 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Ctr.
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 672 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,467 students.
What is the rank of Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District is ranked #282 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kirksville R-III School District?
84% of Kirksville R-III School District students are White, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Kirksville R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,173 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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