Top Rankings
Pettis County R-XII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 110 students in Pettis County R-XII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Pettis County R-XII School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
110 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pettis County R-XII 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.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
24%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
6%
15%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
70%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,236 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $30,255 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$30,236
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$30,255
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Pettis County R-XII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District manages 1 public schools serving 110 students.
What is the rank of Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District is ranked #442 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County R-XII School District?
70% of Pettis County R-XII School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pettis County R-XII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $30,255 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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