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Reeds Spring R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2023 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,769 students in Reeds Spring R-IV 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 Reeds Spring R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
7 Schools
2,461 Schools
# Students
1,769 Students
878,097 Students
# Teachers
150 Teachers
66,519 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Reeds Spring R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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
#283 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
37%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
46%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
# American Indian Students
13 Students
3,241 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
13 Students
18,050 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
80 Students
63,182 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
7%
# Black Students
12 Students
134,802 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,611 Students
611,654 Students
% White Students
91%
70%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,148 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
38 Students
43,176 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
26,281
# Students in K Grade:
106
59,583
# Students in 1st Grade:
111
62,527
# Students in 2nd Grade:
116
62,577
# Students in 3rd Grade:
95
63,368
# Students in 4th Grade:
141
64,113
# Students in 5th Grade:
130
65,454
# Students in 6th Grade:
146
66,738
# Students in 7th Grade:
135
69,231
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
69,708
# Students in 9th Grade:
159
70,304
# Students in 10th Grade:
149
68,237
# Students in 11th Grade:
159
65,688
# Students in 12th Grade:
116
64,288
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,529 is higher than the state median of $10,721. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,853 is higher than the state median of $11,595. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$6 MM

Spending
$23 MM
$7 MM

Revenue / Student
$13,529
$10,721

Spending / Student
$12,853
$11,595

Best Reeds Spring R-IV School District Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Spring High School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20277a State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
Math: 40% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Grades: 5-6
| 276 students
Rank: #33.
Reeds Spring Middle School
Math: 31% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Grades: 7-8
| 276 students
Rank: #44.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Grades: 2-4
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gibson Technical Center
Vocational School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
386 West State Highway 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Grades: PK-1
| 282 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,769 students.
What is the rank of Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District is ranked #296 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) 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 graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
91% of Reeds Spring R-IV School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 14:1.
What is Reeds Spring R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,853 is higher than the state median of $11,595. The school district spending/student has declined by 8% over four school years.
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