Mcdonald County R-I School District

10 Stampede Drive
Anderson, MO 64831-7305
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mcdonald County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,580 students in Mcdonald County R-I 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 Mcdonald County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
10 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
3,580 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
263 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

District Rank

Mcdonald County R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 92% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#316 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Mcdonald County R-I  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
34%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mcdonald County R-I  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.
41%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mcdonald County R-I  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.
92%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Mcdonald County R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.49
# American Indian Students
107 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
3%
n/a
# Asian Students
84 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
748 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
21%
8%
# Black Students
48 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,238 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
63%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
265 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
7%
1%
# Two or more races Students
90 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
160
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
281
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
250
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
234
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
248
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
251
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
234
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
257
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
303
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
277
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
307
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
288
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
256
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
234
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,784 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,998 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$42 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Mcdonald County R-I  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
$39 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Mcdonald County R-I  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
$11,784
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Mcdonald County R-I  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
$10,998
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Mcdonald County R-I  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 Mcdonald County R-I School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rocky Comfort Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14814 E State Hwy 76
Rocky Comfort, MO 64861
(417) 628-3781
Grades: PK-8
| 167 students
Rank: #22.
Anderson Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
512 Chapman St
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3488
Grades: PK-5
| 513 students
Rank: #33.
Pineville Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
202 E 8th St
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 223-4346
Grades: 3-8
| 129 students
Rank: #44.
Anderson Middle School
Math: 37% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
135 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-1805
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #55.
White Rock Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1113 E State Hwy 90
Pineville, MO 64856
(417) 226-4446
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Mcdonald County High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Mustang Dr
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 845-3322
Grades: 9-12
| 1,085 students
Rank: #77.
Southwest City Elementary School
Math: 31% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
411 Academy St
South West City, MO 64863
(417) 762-3251
Grades: PK-8
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Noel Elementary School
Math: 23% | Reading: 24%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
318 Sulphur St
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3302
Grades: 3-8
| 387 students
Rank: n/an/a
Noel Primary
14762 W State Hwy 90
Noel, MO 64854
(417) 475-3900
Grades: PK-2
| 224 students
Rank: n/an/a
Pineville Primary
340 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Anderson, MO 64831
(417) 223-3303
Grades: PK-2
| 100 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County R-I School District manages 10 public schools serving 3,580 students.
What is the rank of Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County R-I School District is ranked #299 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonald County R-I School District?
63% of Mcdonald County R-I School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Hawaiian, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mcdonald County R-I School District?
Mcdonald County 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 Mcdonald County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,998 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 10 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 3,580 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 92% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 34% (Top 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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