Top Rankings
Shell Knob 78 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 158 students in Shell Knob 78 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Shell Knob 78 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
158 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Shell Knob 78 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
#277 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,101 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,538 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,101
$17,244
Spending / Student
$26,538
$16,653
Best Shell Knob 78 School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Knob Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District manages 1 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District is ranked #295 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 Shell Knob 78 School District?
96% of Shell Knob 78 School District students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Shell Knob 78 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,538 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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