For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 458 students in Richland 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 Richland R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
458 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richland R-IV 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#293 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)23.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 22-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% White
96%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,133 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,930 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$8 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$17,133
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,930
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Richland R-IV School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3812
Gr: PK-6 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Richland High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
714 E Jefferson
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 765-3711
Gr: 7-12 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richland R-IV School District?
Richland R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 458 students.
What is the rank of Richland R-IV School District?
Richland R-IV School District is ranked #305 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Richland R-IV School District?
96% of Richland R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richland R-IV School District?
Richland R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richland R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,930 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
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