For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 183 students in Couch R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Couch R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
183 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Couch R-I School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
172 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
13
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
12
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
6
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
14
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
13
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
9
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
12
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
16
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
21
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,148 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 23% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,175 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,148
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,175
$13,899
Best Couch R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Couch Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4215
Grades: PK-6
| 90 students
Rank: #22.
Couch High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
22206 Mo 142
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Myrtle, MO 65778
(417) 938-4212
Grades: 7-12
| 93 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Couch R-I School District?
Couch R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 183 students.
What is the rank of Couch R-I School District?
Couch R-I School District is ranked #305 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Couch R-I School District?
94% of Couch R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Couch R-I School District?
Couch R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Couch R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,175 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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