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 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 67 students in Miami R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Miami R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
67 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Miami R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#116 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
Showing 2005–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
15%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
% White
94%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,627 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,104 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,627
$17,244
Showing 2006–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,104
$16,653
Showing 2006–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
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
34520 N. Hwy. 41
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Miami, MO 65344
(660) 852-3269
Gr: PK-8 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Miami R-I School District?
Miami R-I School District manages 1 public schools serving 67 students.
What is the rank of Miami R-I School District?
Miami R-I School District is ranked #114 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miami R-I School District?
94% of Miami R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 5:1, 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 $21,104 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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