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Centralia R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,314 students in Centralia R-VI 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 Centralia R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
1,314 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
93 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Centralia R-VI School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 554 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 increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#178 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
44 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,193 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
91%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
62 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
28
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
96
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
107
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
75
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
102
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
101
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
103
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
103
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
103
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
87
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
103
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
103
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
94
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,286 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,046 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$12 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,286
$15,066
Spending / Student
$9,046
$13,894
Best Centralia R-VI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centralia High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
849 S Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3508
Grades: 9-12
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Chester Boren Middle School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
110 N Jefferson
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2617
Grades: 6-8
| 293 students
Rank: #33.
Centralia Intermediate
(Math: 37% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 W Lakeview
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-3451
Grades: 3-5
| 306 students
Rank: n/an/a
510 S Rollins
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Centralia, MO 65240
(573) 682-2014
Grades: PK-2
| 306 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,314 students.
What is the rank of Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District is ranked #196 out of 554 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Centralia R-VI School District?
91% of Centralia R-VI School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Centralia R-VI School District?
Centralia R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Centralia R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,046 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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