Top Rankings
West Platte County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in West Platte County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in West Platte County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 67% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2,455 Schools
# Students
745 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
65 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
West Platte County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 555 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.3%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.52
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2007–2016. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
1%
15%
Showing 2004–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% White
88%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $19,619 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has declined by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,981 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$19,619
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,981
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best West Platte County R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Platte High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 9-12 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
West Platte Middle School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the rank of West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District is ranked #15 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Platte County R-II School District?
88% of West Platte County R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West Platte County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,981 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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