Top Rankings
Ava R-I 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 1,376 students in Ava R-I 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 Ava R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
1,376 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Ava R-I 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
#226 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,294 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
94%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
77
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
92
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
105
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
96
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
100
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
91
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
111
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
88
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
100
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
104
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
112
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
108
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,243 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 $9,906 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,243
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,906
$13,908
Best Ava R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ava High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Grades: 9-12
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Ava Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #33.
Ava Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,376 students.
What is the rank of Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District is ranked #232 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 Ava R-I School District?
94% of Ava R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ava R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,906 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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