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Marquand-Zion R-VI 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 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 131 students in Marquand-Zion R-VI 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 Marquand-Zion R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
131 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marquand-Zion R-VI 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#77 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
4%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,130 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,573 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,130
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,573
$13,908
Best Marquand-Zion R-VI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marquand-zion High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: 6-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Marquand Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
205 E Morley St
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Marquand, MO 63655
(573) 783-3388
Gr: PK-5 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marquand-Zion R-VI School District?
Marquand-Zion R-VI School District manages 2 public schools serving 131 students.
What is the rank of Marquand-Zion R-VI School District?
Marquand-Zion R-VI School District is ranked #89 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marquand-Zion R-VI School District?
96% of Marquand-Zion R-VI School District students are White, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marquand-Zion R-VI School District?
Marquand-Zion R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marquand-Zion R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,573 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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