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Southland C-9 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 242 students in Southland C-9 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Southland C-9 School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
242 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southland C-9 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#516 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
24%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
75%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,793 in this school district is less 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 $14,587 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,793
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,587
$13,908
Best Southland C-9 School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3531
Grades: 6-12
| 103 students
Rank: #22.
Southland Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 S Main
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Cardwell, MO 63829
(573) 654-3564
Grades: PK-5
| 139 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southland C-9 School District?
Southland C-9 School District manages 2 public schools serving 242 students.
What is the rank of Southland C-9 School District?
Southland C-9 School District is ranked #519 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Southland C-9 School District?
75% of Southland C-9 School District students are White, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southland C-9 School District?
Southland C-9 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Southland C-9 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,587 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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