Climax Springs R-IV School District

571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324-2535
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Climax Springs R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 222 students in Climax Springs R-IV 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 Climax Springs R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
222 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1

District Rank

Climax Springs R-IV 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#253 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Climax Springs R-IV  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-29%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥80%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
10 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
206 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
19
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
12
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
17
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
12
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
11
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
14
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $21,838 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,059 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Climax Springs R-IV  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$21,838
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Climax Springs R-IV  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$16,059
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Climax Springs R-IV  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Climax Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: PK-6
| 120 students
Rank: #22.
Climax Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Grades: 7-12
| 102 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 222 students.
What is the rank of Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District is ranked #250 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Climax Springs R-IV School District?
93% of Climax Springs R-IV School District students are White, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Climax Springs R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,059 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 33% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 222 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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