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Central R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,040 students in Central R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Central R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,040 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
143 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Central R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#219 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
45 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
52 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,904 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
89
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
160
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
160
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
151
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
142
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
137
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
140
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
141
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
157
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
189
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
157
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,790 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 $12,412 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,790
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,412
$13,899
Best Central R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
116 Rebel Dr
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 9-12
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
West Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
403 W Fite St
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 3-5
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 Columbia
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: 6-8
| 418 students
Rank: n/an/a
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
900 St Francois Ave
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Park Hills, MO 63601
(573) 431-2616
Grades: PK-2
| 555 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,040 students.
What is the rank of Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District is ranked #213 out of 555 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Central R-III School District?
93% of Central R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Central R-III School District?
Central R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Central R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,412 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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