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Silex R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 442 students in Silex R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Silex R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and 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
442 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Silex R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#73 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
2 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
432 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
98%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
29
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
31
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
33
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
44
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
39
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
25
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
39
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
27
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,276 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 39% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,122 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,276
$15,159
Spending / Student
$13,122
$13,980
Best Silex R-I School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Silex High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5227
Grades: 7-12
| 203 students
Rank: #22.
Silex Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
64 Hwy Uu
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Silex, MO 63377
(573) 384-5044
Grades: PK-6
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Silex R-I School District?
Silex R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 442 students.
What is the rank of Silex R-I School District?
Silex R-I School District is ranked #92 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
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 Black, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $13,122 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 37% over four school years.
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