Top Rankings
Sturgeon R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,207 students in Sturgeon 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 Sturgeon R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), 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
2,207 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sturgeon 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 86% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#462 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
86%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.47
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
71%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $2,738 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 80% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $2,854 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 80% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$2,738
$15,081
Spending / Student
$2,854
$13,908
Best Sturgeon R-V School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sturgeon Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-2155
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-2155
Gr: 6-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Sturgeon Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-3519
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-3519
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Sturgeon High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 W Patton St
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-4005
Sturgeon, MO 65284
(573) 687-4005
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
205 Park Central East Ste 203
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Springfield, MO 65806
(417) 616-3159
Gr: K-12 | 1,747 student Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sturgeon R-V School District?
Sturgeon R-V School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,207 students.
What is the rank of Sturgeon R-V School District?
Sturgeon R-V School District is ranked #459 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sturgeon R-V School District?
71% of Sturgeon R-V School District students are White, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sturgeon R-V School District?
Sturgeon R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sturgeon R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $2,854 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 80% over four school years.
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