Top Rankings
Knob Noster R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,879 students in Knob Noster R-VIII 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 Knob Noster R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,879 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Knob Noster R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#84 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.49
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
200 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
8%
# Black Students
108 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
1,406 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
75%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
28 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
112 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
156
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
174
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
165
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
145
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
126
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
142
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
117
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
143
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
117
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
104
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
102
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,527 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,435 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,527
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,435
$13,980
Best Knob Noster R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Knob Noster High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 426 students
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 400 students
Rank: #33.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Grades: PK-5
| 587 students
Rank: #44.
Knob Noster Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Grades: K-5
| 466 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,879 students.
What is the rank of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District is ranked #80 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
75% of Knob Noster R-VIII School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Knob Noster R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,435 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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