Top Rankings
Richland R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 260 students in Richland R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Richland R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
260 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Richland R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#13 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
5%
15%
# White Students
237 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
91%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
11
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
15
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
16
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
20
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
20
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
15
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,115 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,115
$15,159
Spending / Student
$15,319
$13,980
Best Richland R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5310
Grades: PK-6
| 142 students
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
24456 State Hwy 114
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Essex, MO 63846
(573) 283-5332
Grades: 7-12
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland R-I School District?
Richland R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 260 students.
What is the rank of Richland R-I School District?
Richland R-I School District is ranked #16 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richland R-I School District?
91% of Richland R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland R-I School District?
Richland R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richland R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,319 is higher than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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