Top Rankings
Chillicothe R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,809 students in Chillicothe R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Chillicothe R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (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 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,809 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
142 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Chillicothe R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 555 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#119 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
73 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
40 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
1,591 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
88%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
83 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
76
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
132
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
119
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
124
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
128
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
125
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
125
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
130
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
126
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
143
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
160
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
164
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
142
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,634 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$21 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,634
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,740
$13,899
Best Chillicothe R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dewey Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
905 Dickinson Street
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-4255
Grades: 4-5
| 250 students
Rank: #22.
Chillicothe High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2801 Hornet Rd
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-0700
Grades: 9-12
| 609 students
Rank: #33.
Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 Oak
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-2909
Grades: 2-3
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Chillicothe Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1529 Calhoun
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-1916
Grades: 6-8
| 371 students
Rank: n/an/a
Chillicothe Elementary School
Magnet School
900 Coach K Drive
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 240-3315
Grades: PK-1
| 327 students
Rank: n/an/a
Grand River Technical School
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1200 Fair St
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Chillicothe, MO 64601
(660) 646-3414
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,809 students.
What is the rank of Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District is ranked #98 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Chillicothe R-II School District?
88% of Chillicothe R-II School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Chillicothe R-II School District?
Chillicothe R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Chillicothe R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,740 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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