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Santa Fe R-X School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 306 students in Santa Fe R-X School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Santa Fe R-X School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% 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
2,458 Schools
# Students
306 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Fe R-X School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#143 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)12.1%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,889 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,712 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,889
$15,190
Spending / Student
$15,712
$14,009
Best Santa Fe R-X School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Gr: PK-6 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District manages 2 public schools serving 306 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District is ranked #150 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Santa Fe R-X School District?
90% of Santa Fe R-X School District students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Santa Fe R-X School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,712 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 45% over four school years.
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