Valley R-VI School District

1 Viking Dr
Caledonia, MO 63631-9535
(District boundaries shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Valley R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Valley R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2,458 Schools
# Students
368 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
37 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Valley R-VI 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 85% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#394 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
29%
40%
35-39%
43%
20-24%
38%
85%
90%
(2022-23)
22.9%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,826 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,826
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,565
$14,009

Best Valley R-VI School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Caledonia Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Dr
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3446
Gr: PK-6 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Valley High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1 Viking Dr
Caledonia, MO 63631
(573) 779-3515
Gr: 7-12 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Valley R-VI School District?
Valley R-VI School District manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Valley R-VI School District?
Valley R-VI School District is ranked #399 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 Valley R-VI School District?
98% of Valley R-VI School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Valley R-VI School District?
Valley R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Valley R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,565 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 30% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 368 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : 85% (Top 30% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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