Top Rankings
Marshfield R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,045 students in Marshfield R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Marshfield R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
3,045 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
217 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Marshfield R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 93% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#181 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,722 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,374
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,722
$14,009
Best Marshfield R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
370 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 9-12 | 865 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 2-3 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Marshfield Jr. High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 6-8 | 659 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Shook Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
180 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: 4-5 | 468 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: K-1 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Locust
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Gr: PK | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,045 students.
What is the rank of Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District is ranked #184 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 10%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshfield R-I School District?
88% of Marshfield R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marshfield R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,722 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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