Top Rankings
Skyline R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 82 students in Skyline R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Skyline R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
82 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Skyline R-II 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
#385 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,415 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,415
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,829
$13,908
Best Skyline R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Skyline Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 72 Box 486
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Norwood, MO 65717
(417) 683-4874
Gr: PK-8 | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Skyline R-II School District?
Skyline R-II School District manages 1 public schools serving 82 students.
What is the rank of Skyline R-II School District?
Skyline R-II School District is ranked #391 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Skyline R-II School District?
89% of Skyline R-II School District students are White, and 11% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Skyline R-II School District?
Skyline R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Skyline R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,829 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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