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 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,439 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 31% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
2,439 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
185 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mexico 59 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 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
186 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
155 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
6%
15%
# White Students
1,852 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
76%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
184
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
192
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
187
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
173
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
154
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
143
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
161
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
169
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
169
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
187
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
197
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
173
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
168
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
182
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,103 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,504 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,103
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,504
$13,980
Best Mexico 59 School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Grades: PK-K
| 376 students
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Grades: 1-5
| 395 students
Rank: #44.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Grades: 6-8
| 525 students
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Grades: 1-5
| 423 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Ctr.
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,439 students.
What is the rank of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District is ranked #401 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: 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?
76% of Mexico 59 School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
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 $10,504 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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