For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,543 students in Richmond R-XVI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Richmond R-XVI School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,543 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond R-XVI 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 82% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#438 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)26.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 26-year historical data
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% White
89%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 32-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 11-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,901 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$19 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$12,901
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$12,235
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Richmond R-XVI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Gr: 9-12 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Gr: 2-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Gr: 6-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Gr: PK-1 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,543 students.
What is the rank of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District is ranked #444 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 Richmond R-XVI School District?
89% of Richmond R-XVI School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richmond R-XVI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,235 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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