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Leopold R-III 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 175 students in Leopold R-III 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 Leopold R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
175 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Leopold R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
100%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,971 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,971
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,726
$13,908
Best Leopold R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Leopold High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16797 Main St
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Gr: 7-12 | 85 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: #22.
Leopold Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16797 Main St
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Leopold, MO 63760
(573) 238-2211
Gr: K-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District is ranked #93 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Leopold R-III School District?
100% of Leopold R-III School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Leopold R-III School District?
Leopold R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Leopold R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,726 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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