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Norwood R-I 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 308 students in Norwood R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Norwood R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
308 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Norwood 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#243 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,458 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,636 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,458
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,636
$13,908
Best Norwood R-I School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Norwood High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
675 N Hawk Ave
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 746-4101
Gr: 7-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Norwood R-I School District?
Norwood R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 308 students.
What is the rank of Norwood R-I School District?
Norwood R-I School District is ranked #292 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 Norwood R-I School District?
93% of Norwood R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Norwood R-I School District?
Norwood R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Norwood R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,636 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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