Top Rankings
Branson R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,560 students in Branson R-IV 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 Branson 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 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
7 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
4,560 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
318 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Branson 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 93% has decreased from 94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#93 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
93%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.50
# American Indian Students
31 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
88 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
743 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
16%
8%
# Black Students
142 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
3,329 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
73%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
220 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
177
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
314
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
330
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
303
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
318
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
300
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
318
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
353
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
360
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
364
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
378
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
347
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
346
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
352
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,981 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$63 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$55 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,806
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,981
$13,899
Best Branson R-IV School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buchanan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1000 Buchanan Road
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 243-2530
Grades: K-3
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Buchanan Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
766 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 332-3201
Grades: 4-6
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
396 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5135
Grades: 1-3
| 503 students
Rank: #44.
Cedar Ridge Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Cedar Ridge Drive
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-5137
Grades: 4-6
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Branson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
935 Buchanan Rd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-6511
Grades: 9-12
| 1,423 students
Rank: #66.
Branson Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
263 Buccaneer Blvd
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 334-3087
Grades: 7-8
| 724 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cedar Ridge Primary
Magnet School
402 Cedar Ridge Dr
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Branson, MO 65616
(417) 336-1887
Grades: PK-K
| 345 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,560 students.
What is the rank of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson R-IV School District is ranked #91 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Branson R-IV School District?
73% of Branson R-IV School District students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Branson R-IV School District?
Branson 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 Branson R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,981 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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