Top Rankings
Advance R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 420 students in Advance R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Advance R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
420 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Advance R-IV 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#53 out of 557 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
405 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
34
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
25
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
44
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
32
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
30
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
30
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
32
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
32
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
32
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,000 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 44% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,500 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,000
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,500
$13,899
Best Advance R-IV School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Advance Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3564
Grades: K-6
| 237 students
Rank: #22.
Advance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 School Street
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3584
Grades: 7-12
| 183 students
Rank: n/an/a
Advance Preschool
Magnet School
420 Industrial Dr.
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Advance R-IV School District?
Advance R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 420 students.
What is the rank of Advance R-IV School District?
Advance R-IV School District is ranked #57 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 overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Advance R-IV School District?
96% of Advance R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Advance R-IV School District?
Advance R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Advance R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,500 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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