Strafford R-VI School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools in Strafford R-VI School District, serving 880 students. Public elementary schools in Strafford R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 48% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Strafford R-VI School District are Strafford Elementary School and Strafford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is more than the Missouri public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Strafford R-VI School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.STRAFFORDSCHOOLS.NET |
| School District Phone Number | (417) 736-7000 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,698 Schools |
| # of Students | 880 Students | 593,878 Students |
| # of Teachers | 60 Teachers | 43,455 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Strafford R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 557 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #66 out of 559 school districts (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | ≥95% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.09 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,095 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 3 Students | 12,227 Students |
| % Asian Students | 1% | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 3 Students | 39,230 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | n/a | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 96,950 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 16% |
| # of White Students | 838 Students | 415,482 Students |
| % White Students | 95% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,661 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 35 Students | 26,233 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 4% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 70 | 19,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 98 | 63,265 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 88 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 85 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 90 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 94 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 92 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 86 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 94 | 47,391 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 83 | 45,542 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 1,842 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 1,858 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,837 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,750 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $10,542 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,749 is higher than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $13 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $15 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $10,542 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $11,749 | $10,831 |
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Strafford R-VI School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Strafford Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30%310 W Mccabe10
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: PK-5 | 617 students
- Strafford Middle School Math: 45% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50%213 W Mccabe10
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: 6-8 | 263 students
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