Top Rankings
Lawson R-XIV 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,143 students in Lawson R-XIV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lawson R-XIV School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,143 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
83 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lawson R-XIV School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
% White
97%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,071 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,303 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$18 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,071
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$15,303
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Lawson R-XIV School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawson High School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Gr: 9-12 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
307 W Moss St
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Gr: PK-4 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Gr: 5-8 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,143 students.
What is the rank of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District is ranked #117 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawson R-XIV School District?
97% of Lawson R-XIV School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lawson R-XIV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,303 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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