Silex R-I School District

64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377-0046
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 433 students in Silex R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Silex R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (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
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
433 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Silex R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#248 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

37%
40%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

44%
43%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
14.8%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.52

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%

Showing 2011–2020. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
n/a
15%

Showing 2008–2018. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓

% White
98%
67%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,589 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,397 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$13,589
$17,244

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$13,397
$16,653

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Silex R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Gr: PK-5 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Silex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Gr: 6-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Silex R-I School District?
Silex R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 433 students.
What is the rank of Silex R-I School District?
Silex R-I School District is ranked #247 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Silex R-I School District?
98% of Silex R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Silex R-I School District?
Silex R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Silex R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,397 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 433 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : ≥80% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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