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West Nodaway County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 225 students in West Nodaway County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in West Nodaway County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
225 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Nodaway County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#168 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)4.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.52
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
Showing 2008–2020. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2009–2021. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,956 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,084 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,956
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,084
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Nodaway County R-I School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Nodaway High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-3317
Gr: 7-12 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
West Nodaway R-i Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17665 Us Hwy 136
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Burlington Junction, MO 64428
(660) 725-4126
Gr: PK-6 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Nodaway County R-I School District?
West Nodaway County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 225 students.
What is the rank of West Nodaway County R-I School District?
West Nodaway County R-I School District is ranked #168 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Nodaway County R-I School District?
95% of West Nodaway County R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Nodaway County R-I School District?
West Nodaway County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West Nodaway County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,084 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 17% over four school years.
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