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Richwoods R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 137 students in Richwoods R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Richwoods R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
137 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richwoods R-VII 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.
Overall District Rank
#472 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2021-22)46.2%
20.9%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $27,380 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,036 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$27,380
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,036
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Richwoods R-VII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richwoods Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10788 State Hwy A
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Richwoods, MO 63071
(573) 678-2257
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richwoods R-VII School District?
Richwoods R-VII School District manages 1 public schools serving 137 students.
What is the rank of Richwoods R-VII School District?
Richwoods R-VII School District is ranked #475 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Richwoods R-VII School District?
98% of Richwoods R-VII School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richwoods R-VII School District?
Richwoods R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richwoods R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,036 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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