Mexico 59 School District

2101 Lakeview
Mexico, MO 65265-2599
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Mexico 59 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,426 students in Mexico 59 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mexico 59 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
2,426 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Mexico 59 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#413 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
27%
39%
36%
43%
27%
38%
88%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.44
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
73%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,168 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,168
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,560
$13,908

Best Mexico 59 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Grades: PK-K
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Grades: 9-12
| 760 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Grades: 1-5
| 430 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Grades: 1-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Grades: 6-8
| 472 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,426 students.
What is the rank of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District is ranked #411 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mexico 59 School District?
73% of Mexico 59 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mexico 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,426 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 27%
  • : 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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