Sheldon R-VIII School District

100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784-9805
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sheldon R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 175 students in Sheldon R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sheldon R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
175 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Sheldon R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#171 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Sheldon R-VIII  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
50-54%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sheldon R-VIII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sheldon R-VIII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥50%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Sheldon R-VIII  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
167 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
95%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
10
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
12
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
15
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
12
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
9
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
12
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
12
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
13
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,394 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,989 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Sheldon R-VIII  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Sheldon R-VIII  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$13,394
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Sheldon R-VIII  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$12,989
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Sheldon R-VIII  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Sheldon R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sheldon High School
Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5111
Grades: 7-12
| 78 students
Rank: #22.
Sheldon Elementary School
Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
100 E Gene Lathrop Dr
Sheldon, MO 64784
(417) 884-5113
Grades: PK-6
| 97 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sheldon R-VIII School District?
Sheldon R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Sheldon R-VIII School District?
Sheldon R-VIII School District is ranked #211 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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 math proficiency (Top 10%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sheldon R-VIII School District?
95% of Sheldon R-VIII School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sheldon R-VIII School District?
Sheldon R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sheldon R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,989 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 175 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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