Top Rankings
Diamond R-IV 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 3 public schools serving 770 students in Diamond R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Diamond R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
770 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Diamond R-IV 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#467 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%

Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
# American Indian Students
16 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
663 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
86%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
46
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
58
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
58
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
58
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
60
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
55
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
46
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
71
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
65
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,495 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$12,240
$15,081

Spending / Student
$11,495
$13,908

Best Diamond R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Grades: PK-4
| 316 students
Rank: #22.
Diamond High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: #33.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Grades: 5-8
| 207 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 770 students.
What is the rank of Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District is ranked #460 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diamond R-IV School District?
86% of Diamond R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Diamond R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,495 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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