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Stockton R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 929 students in Stockton R-I 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 Stockton R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
4 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
929 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
82 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Stockton R-I 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 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)19%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,231 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,090 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,231
$15,190
Spending / Student
$14,090
$14,009
Best Stockton R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stockton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: K-4 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Stockton High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
#1 Tiger Dr
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-8806
Gr: 9-12 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Stockton Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
906 South St
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5141
Gr: 5-8 | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
906 South Street
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Stockton, MO 65785
(417) 276-5143
Gr: PK | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Stockton R-I School District?
Stockton R-I School District manages 4 public schools serving 929 students.
What is the rank of Stockton R-I School District?
Stockton R-I School District is ranked #138 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Stockton R-I School District?
93% of Stockton R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Stockton R-I School District?
Stockton R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Stockton R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,090 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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