Fordland R-III School District

1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652-9208
(District boundaries shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 610 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 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
610 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Fordland R-III 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 decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#226 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Fordland R-III  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Fordland R-III  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 Fordland R-III  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.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Fordland R-III  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 Fordland R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
16 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
575 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
16 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
38
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
32
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
37
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
50
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
47
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
49
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
53
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
44
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,190 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,928 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$7 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Fordland R-III  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
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Fordland R-III  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
$12,190
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Fordland R-III  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
$12,928
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Fordland R-III  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 Fordland R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fordland High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1248 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4555
Grades: 9-12
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Fordland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1230 School St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-4554
Grades: 6-8
| 139 students
Rank: #33.
Fordland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
252 N Center St
Fordland, MO 65652
(417) 767-2307
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 610 students.
What is the rank of Fordland R-III School District?
Fordland R-III School District is ranked #214 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Fordland R-III School District?
94% of Fordland R-III School District students are White, 3% 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 $12,928 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 610 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 39% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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