Potosi R-III School District
Top Rankings
Potosi R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,988 students in Potosi R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Potosi R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 30% (majority Black).
Overview
2020-2021 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,460 Schools
# Students
1,988 Students
878,097 Students
# Teachers
158 Teachers
66,519 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Potosi R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#76 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.49
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,241 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
5 Students
18,050 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
18 Students
63,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
7%
# Black Students
16 Students
134,802 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,902 Students
611,654 Students
% White Students
96%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,148 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
45 Students
43,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
140
59,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
132
62,527
# Students in 2nd Grade:
145
62,577
# Students in 3rd Grade:
156
63,368
# Students in 4th Grade:
114
64,113
# Students in 5th Grade:
135
65,454
# Students in 6th Grade:
155
66,738
# Students in 7th Grade:
176
69,231
# Students in 8th Grade:
185
69,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
70,304
# Students in 10th Grade:
164
68,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
144
65,688
# Students in 12th Grade:
170
64,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $9,178 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,721. The school district revenue/student has declined by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,809 is higher than the state median of $11,595. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$6 MM
Spending
$24 MM
$7 MM
Revenue / Student
$9,178
$10,721
Spending / Student
$11,809
$11,595
Best Potosi R-III School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Potosi Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
205 State Hwy P
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2223
Grades: PK-3
| 573 students
Rank: #22.
Trojan Intermediate
Math: 49% | Reading: 63%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
367 Intermediate Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 436-8108
Grades: 4-6
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
Potosi High School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Trojan Dr
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2156
Grades: 9-12
| 650 students
Rank: #44.
John A. Evans Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
303 S Lead St
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Potosi, MO 63664
(573) 438-2101
Grades: 7-8
| 361 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,988 students.
What is the rank of Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District is ranked #68 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Potosi R-III School District?
96% of Potosi R-III School District students are White, 2% 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 Potosi R-III School District?
Potosi R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 14:1.
What is Potosi R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,809 is higher than the state median of $11,595. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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