For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 629 students in Fordland R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Fordland R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 39% (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 Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
629 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Fordland R-III 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 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#226 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.13
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
21 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
587 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
93%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
19 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
38
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
34
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
41
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
40
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
53
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
49
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
53
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
44
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,822 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,537 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,822
$15,066
Spending / Student
$12,537
$13,894
Best Fordland R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordland High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Grades: 9-12
| 198 students
Rank: #22.
Fordland Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Grades: 6-8
| 145 students
Rank: #33.
Fordland Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 629 students.
What is the rank of Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District is ranked #211 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 Fordland R-III School District?
93% of Fordland R-III School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Fordland R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,537 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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