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Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 205 students in Nodaway-Holt R-VII 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 Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
205 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nodaway-Holt R-VII 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#313 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,693 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,117 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,693
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,117
$14,009
Best Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nodaway-holt Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
409 Hickory
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Maitland, MO 64466
(660) 935-2514
Gr: PK-6 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Nodaway-holt Middle School High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
318 S Taylor St
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Graham, MO 64455
(660) 939-2135
Gr: 7-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 205 students.
What is the rank of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District is ranked #348 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
99% of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District?
Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Nodaway-Holt R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,117 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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