Dunklin R-V School District

497 Joachim
Herculaneum, MO 63048-0306
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,564 students in Dunklin R-V 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 Dunklin R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), 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
1,564 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
126 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Dunklin R-V 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 85-89% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#230 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Dunklin R-V  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Dunklin R-V  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.
44%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Dunklin R-V  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.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Dunklin R-V  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.
85-89%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Dunklin R-V  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.24
0.51
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
55 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
50 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
1,363 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
87%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
84 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:
109
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
121
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
115
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
122
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
123
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
113
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
121
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
125
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
118
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
126
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,253 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,102 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Dunklin R-V  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
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Dunklin R-V  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
$14,253
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Dunklin R-V  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
$14,102
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Dunklin R-V  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 Dunklin R-V School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Herculaneum High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Blackcat Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 9-12
| 488 students
Rank: #22.
Pevely Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
30 Main Street
Pevely, MO 63070
(636) 479-5200
Grades: K-5
| 708 students
Rank: #33.
Senn-thomas Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Senn Thomas Dr
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: 6-8
| 340 students
Rank: n/an/a
400 Joachim Ave
Herculaneum, MO 63048
(636) 479-5200
Grades: PK
| 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,564 students.
What is the rank of Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District is ranked #229 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Dunklin R-V School District?
87% of Dunklin R-V School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dunklin R-V School District?
Dunklin R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dunklin R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,102 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,564 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85-89% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 38% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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