For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 771 students in Southwest R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Southwest R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
771 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Southwest R-V 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#465 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)2.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
86%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,521 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,921 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,521
$15,190
Spending / Student
$9,921
$14,009
Best Southwest R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5411
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Southwest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5413
Gr: 9-12 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Southwest Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
529 E. Pineville Road
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Washburn, MO 65772
(417) 826-5050
Gr: 5-8 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Southwest R-V School District?
Southwest R-V School District manages 3 public schools serving 771 students.
What is the rank of Southwest R-V School District?
Southwest R-V School District is ranked #465 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Southwest R-V School District?
86% of Southwest R-V School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Southwest R-V School District?
Southwest R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Southwest R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,921 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has declined by 14% over four school years.
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