Nevada R-V School District
- For the 2021 school year, there are 7 public schools in Nevada R-V School District, serving 2,436 students. Nevada R-V School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked 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 42%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
- The top ranked public schools in Nevada R-V School District are Nevada Middle School, Truman Elementary School and Nevada High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 29% (majority Black).
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Missouri public school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Nevada R-V School District |
| School District Website | http://www.nevada.k12.mo.us/ |
| School District Phone Number | (417) 448-2000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 7 Schools | 2,433 Schools |
| # of Students | 2,436 Students | 910,126 Students |
| # of Teachers | 189 Teachers | 66,023 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
- Nevada R-V School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 558 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
- The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #335 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 42% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 49% |
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| Graduation Rate | 90-94% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.47 |
| # of American Indian Students | 14 Students | 3,422 Students |
| % American Indian Students | 1% | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 14 Students | 18,342 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 78 Students | 58,478 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 3% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 26 Students | 145,159 Students |
| % Black Students | 1% | 16% |
| # of White Students | 2,244 Students | 646,386 Students |
| % White Students | 92% | 71% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | 3 Students | 2,444 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 57 Students | 35,895 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 4% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 54 | 31,553 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 171 | 65,561 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 172 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 177 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 170 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 196 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 195 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 200 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 178 | 68,028 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 203 | 67,525 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | 187 | 69,209 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | 163 | 67,397 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | 203 | 65,697 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | 167 | 64,283 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
- The revenue/student of $10,091 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
- The school district's spending/student of $9,553 is less than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $25 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $23 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,091 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,553 | $10,831 |
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Nevada R-V School District Public Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Nevada Middle School Math: 36% | Reading: 45%Rank:4/Bottom 50%900 N Olive St10
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2040
Grades: 6-8 | 581 students
- Truman Elementary School Math: 37% | Reading: 42%Rank:4/Bottom 50%901 W Ashland10
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2080
Grades: 3-5 | 561 students
- Nevada High School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:4/Bottom 50%800 W Hickory St10
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2020
Grades: 9-12 | 720 students
- Nevada Regional Tech.-ctr. Vocational School900 W Ashland St
Nevada, MO 64772
(417) 448-2090
Grades: 9-12 | n/a student
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