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Purdy R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Purdy R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Purdy R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
604 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Purdy R-II 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#443 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
2%
% Hispanic
36%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
58%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,432
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,003
$13,908
Best Purdy R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Gr: K-6 | 304 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Gr: 7-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District is ranked #447 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Purdy R-II School District?
58% of Purdy R-II School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Purdy R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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