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New Madrid County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,282 students in New Madrid County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in New Madrid County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,282 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
New Madrid County R-I 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
30%
15%
% White
61%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,173 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,357 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,173
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,357
$13,908
Best New Madrid County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 144 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 285 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 363 students
Rank: #55.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 240 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,282 students.
What is the rank of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District is ranked #502 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County R-I School District?
61% of New Madrid County R-I School District students are White, 30% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is New Madrid County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,357 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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