Lawson R-XIV School District

401 N Allison
Lawson, MO 64062-0157
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

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%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,077 students in Lawson R-XIV 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 Lawson R-XIV School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,077 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Lawson R-XIV 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#64 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Lawson R-XIV  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
46%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Lawson R-XIV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
55%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Lawson R-XIV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
90-94%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Lawson R-XIV  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.07
0.49
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,037 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
3 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
13
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
66
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
69
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
94
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
113
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
68
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
75
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,388 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Lawson R-XIV  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Lawson R-XIV  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$11,716
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Lawson R-XIV  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,388
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Lawson R-XIV  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Lawson R-XIV School District Public Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 W Moss St
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Grades: PK-4
| 387 students
Rank: #22.
Lawson High School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 339 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 54%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
602 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Grades: 5-8
| 351 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,077 students.
What is the rank of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District is ranked #62 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%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawson R-XIV School District?
96% of Lawson R-XIV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 $12,388 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,077 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 46% (Top 20%)
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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