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Green Ridge R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 368 students in Green Ridge R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Green Ridge R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
368 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
32 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Green Ridge R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#101 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
23 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
326 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
22
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
23
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
27
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
29
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
33
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
25
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
24
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,701 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 38% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,701
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,345
$13,899
Best Green Ridge R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Green Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: K-6
| 187 students
Rank: #22.
Green Ridge High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 W Pettis St
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Green Ridge, MO 65332
(660) 527-3315
Grades: 7-12
| 181 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 368 students.
What is the rank of Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District is ranked #108 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
89% of Green Ridge R-VIII School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Green Ridge R-VIII School District?
Green Ridge R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Green Ridge R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,345 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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