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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 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 622 students in New Madrid County R-I School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Missouri.
Public Preschools in New Madrid County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public preschool average of 37% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
753 Schools
# Students
1,259 Students
205,391 Students
# Teachers
134 Teachers
18,715 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#503 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.55
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
28%
19%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
62%
64%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,427 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,615 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$27 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$26 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,427
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$20,615
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best New Madrid County R-I School District Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matthews Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Gr: PK-5 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
New Madrid Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Lilbourn Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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