Top Rankings
North Wood R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 174 students in North Wood R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in North Wood R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
174 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
15 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Wood R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#105 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,615 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,448 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,615
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,448
$13,908
Best North Wood R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Wood Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3734 N. Hwy 19
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Salem, MO 65560
(573) 729-4607
Grades: PK-8
| 174 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District manages 1 public schools serving 174 students.
What is the rank of North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District is ranked #118 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Wood R-IV School District?
89% of North Wood R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Wood R-IV School District?
North Wood R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Wood R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,448 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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