Top Rankings
Miami R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 183 students in Miami R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Miami R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2,455 Schools
# Students
183 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miami 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 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#210 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)22.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
% White
88%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,836 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,798 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,836
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$14,798
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Miami R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Miami Elementary School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3495
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3495
Gr: PK-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Miami High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7638 Nw State Route J
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Amoret, MO 64722
(660) 267-3484
Gr: 7-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miami R-I School District?
Miami R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of Miami R-I School District?
Miami R-I School District is ranked #239 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miami R-I School District?
88% of Miami R-I School District students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miami R-I School District?
Miami R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Miami R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,798 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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