Top Rankings
Meadville R-IV 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 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 215 students in Meadville R-IV 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 Meadville R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
215 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meadville R-IV 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#102 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,056 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,981 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,056
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,981
$14,009
Best Meadville R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadville High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: 7-12 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Meadville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Crandall
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Meadville, MO 64659
(660) 938-4112
Gr: PK-6 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meadville R-IV School District?
Meadville R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 215 students.
What is the rank of Meadville R-IV School District?
Meadville R-IV School District is ranked #100 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 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Meadville R-IV School District?
99% of Meadville R-IV School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meadville R-IV School District?
Meadville R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Meadville R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,981 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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