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Otterville R-VI 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 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 217 students in Otterville R-VI 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 Otterville R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2,455 Schools
# Students
217 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Otterville R-VI 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
#479 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,645 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,318 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,645
$17,244
Spending / Student
$15,318
$16,653
Best Otterville R-VI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Otterville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Gr: PK-5 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Otterville High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
101 W Georgetown St
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Otterville, MO 65348
(660) 366-4621
Gr: 6-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Otterville R-VI School District?
Otterville R-VI School District manages 2 public schools serving 217 students.
What is the rank of Otterville R-VI School District?
Otterville R-VI School District is ranked #506 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 Otterville R-VI School District?
94% of Otterville R-VI School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Otterville R-VI School District?
Otterville R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Otterville R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,318 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 15% over four school years.
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