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Nevada R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,777 students in Nevada R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Nevada R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,777 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
138 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nevada R-V 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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)14.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
89%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,985 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,476 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$34 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$40 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,985
$17,244
Spending / Student
$22,476
$16,653
Best Nevada R-V School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Heartland R-v School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-1903
Gr: 2-12
Rank: #22.
Nevada High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 W Hickory St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Gr: 9-12 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Nevada Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Olive St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Gr: 6-8 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Truman Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
901 W Ashland
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Gr: 3-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr.
Vocational School
900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nevada R-V School District?
Nevada R-V School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,777 students.
What is the rank of Nevada R-V School District?
Nevada R-V School District is ranked #368 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nevada R-V School District?
89% of Nevada R-V School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nevada R-V School District?
Nevada R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nevada R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,476 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 76% over four school years.
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