Top Rankings
Sweet Springs R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 365 students in Sweet Springs R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sweet Springs R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
365 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
38 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sweet Springs R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
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)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.9%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
Showing 2001–2013. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% White
96%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,422 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,129 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$6 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,422
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$17,129
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Sweet Springs R-VII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sweet Springs High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Gr: 7-12 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sweet Springs Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
600 E. Marshall
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Gr: PK-6 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 365 students.
What is the rank of Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District is ranked #101 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
96% of Sweet Springs R-VII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sweet Springs R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,129 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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