Southwest R-1 School District is a small rural school near Ludlow, Missouri. Southwest serves four local communities: Dawn, Ludlow, Mooresville, and Stet and has been fully accredited by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
Serving 89 students in grades 6-12, Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 89 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 1%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School covers the entire district in Ludlow, MO, encompassing approximately 111.6 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 10.9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School's student population of 89 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
89 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Calendar
School Rankings
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1613 out of 2076 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
Hispanic
1%
9%
White
99%
67%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
89.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and white
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School's ranking?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is ranked #1613 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
The graduation rate of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is 50%, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 89.3%.
How many students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
89 students attend Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School offer ?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School part of?
Southwest Livingston Co R-1 High School is part of Southwest Livingston County R-I School District.
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