Top Rankings
Swedeborg R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 35 students in Swedeborg R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Swedeborg R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
35 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Swedeborg R-III 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.
Overall District Rank
#457 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)20.6%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2000–2011. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2003–2023. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
% White
91%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
Total Revenue
$915,000
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$679,000
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student (17-18)
$15,591
$11,298
Showing 2005–2018. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student (17-18)
$12,727
$10,855
Showing 2005–2018. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Best Swedeborg R-III School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Swedeborg Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
17507 Hwy T
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Richland, MO 65556
(573) 736-2735
Gr: PK-8 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Swedeborg R-III School District?
Swedeborg R-III School District manages 1 public schools serving 35 students.
What is the rank of Swedeborg R-III School District?
Swedeborg R-III School District is ranked #466 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Swedeborg R-III School District?
91% of Swedeborg R-III School District students are White, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Swedeborg R-III School District?
Swedeborg R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
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