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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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 953 students in West St. Francois County R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, 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 39% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
953 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
66 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
West St. Francois County R-IV 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#199 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
3 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
933 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
98%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
14 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
60
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
60
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
65
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
74
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
68
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
70
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
75
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
88
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
85
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
89
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
66
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,427 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,779 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,427
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,779
$13,908
Best West St. Francois County R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West County High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
768 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 9-12
| 328 students
Rank: #22.
West County Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
625 Chariton Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
West County Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
728 Hwy M
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 562-7535
Grades: 6-8
| 213 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 953 students.
What is the rank of West St. Francois County R-IV School District?
West St. Francois County R-IV School District is ranked #200 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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?
98% of West St. Francois County R-IV School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
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 14:1, which is higher than 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 $11,779 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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