Lebanon R-III School District

224 W. Commercial Street
Lebanon, MO 65536-3260
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Lebanon R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,432 students in Lebanon 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 Lebanon R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
4,432 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
325 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Lebanon R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has decreased from 96% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#318 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
35%
39%
38%
43%
28%
38%
95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.22
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,524 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,306 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$56 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$50 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,524
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,306
$13,908

Best Lebanon R-III School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Maplecrest Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
901 Maple Ln
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6300
Grades: 2-3
| 613 students
Rank: #22.
Boswell Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
695 Millcreek
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6400
Grades: 4-5
| 553 students
Rank: #33.
Lebanon Sr. High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
777 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,454 students
Rank: #44.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 Buzz Pride Drive
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 880 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hillcrest Education Center
Alternative School
301 Hoover
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6800
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1200 Clark St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6200
Grades: K-1
| 645 students
Rank: n/an/a
2020 Evergreen Parkway
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6025
Grades: PK
| 287 students
Rank: n/an/a
Lebanon Tech. Career Center
Vocational School
757 Brice St
Lebanon, MO 65536
(417) 657-6700
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lebanon R-III School District?
Lebanon R-III School District manages 8 public schools serving 4,432 students.
What is the rank of Lebanon R-III School District?
Lebanon R-III School District is ranked #322 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon R-III School District?
88% of Lebanon R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lebanon R-III School District?
Lebanon R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lebanon R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,306 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 8 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 12%
  • : 95% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 38% (Btm 50%)
  • : 28% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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