Top Rankings
Sparta R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 712 students in Sparta R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sparta R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
712 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sparta R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,163 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 $10,199 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,163
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,199
$13,908
Best Sparta R-III School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Gr: 5-8 | 200 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: K-4 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Sparta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District is ranked #125 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta R-III School District?
96% of Sparta R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sparta R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,199 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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