For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 967 students in Trenton R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Trenton R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
967 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Trenton R-IX 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#332 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)17.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,484 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,650 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,484
$15,190
Spending / Student
$16,650
$14,009
Best Trenton R-IX School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
S.m Rissler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: PK-4 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Trenton High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 339-6266
Gr: 9-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District manages 3 public schools serving 967 students.
What is the rank of Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District is ranked #326 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton R-IX School District?
91% of Trenton R-IX School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Trenton R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,650 is higher than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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