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West St. Francois County R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 957 students in West St. Francois County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in West St. Francois County R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
957 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
West St. Francois County R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#267 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
927 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
97%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
20 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
26
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
55
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
64
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
70
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
76
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
91
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
96
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
71
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
68
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,371 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,729 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,371
$15,159
Spending / Student
$11,729
$13,980
Best West St. Francois County R-IV School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7521
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7521
Grades: 9-12
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
West County Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7544
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7544
Grades: 6-8
| 252 students
Rank: #33.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7558
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7558
Grades: PK-5
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 957 students.
What is the rank of West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District is ranked #268 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
97% of West St. Francois County R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West St. Francois County R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,729 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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