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Charleston R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 776 students in Charleston R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Charleston R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
776 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
60 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Charleston R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#533 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.55
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
469 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
60%
15%
# White Students
231 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
30%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
56 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
67
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
58
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
56
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
58
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
74
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
57
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
53
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
44
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
55
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,621 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,229 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$11 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$10 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,621
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,229
$13,908
Best Charleston R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Charleston High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
606 S. Thorn St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3761
Grades: 7-12
| 331 students
Rank: #22.
Charleston Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1012 S Main St
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3346
Grades: 4-6
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Warren E. Hearnes Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Plant Rd
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Charleston, MO 63834
(573) 683-3728
Grades: PK-3
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 776 students.
What is the rank of Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District is ranked #533 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston R-I School District?
60% of Charleston R-I School District students are Black, 30% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Charleston R-I School District?
Charleston R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Charleston R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,229 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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