Top Rankings
Strafford R-VI 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,408 students in Strafford R-VI 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 Strafford R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
1,408 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
99 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Strafford R-VI 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#113 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
89.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
Showing 2002–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% White
92%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 11-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,324 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,685 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$20 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$21 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$14,324
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,685
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Strafford R-VI School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strafford High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 9-12 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Strafford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
310 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 1-4 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Strafford Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
213 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: 5-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
218 W Mccabe St.
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Gr: PK-K | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,408 students.
What is the rank of Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District is ranked #119 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%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford R-VI School District?
92% of Strafford R-VI School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Strafford R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,685 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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