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Harrisonville R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,207 students in Harrisonville R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Harrisonville R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (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 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,207 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
168 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Harrisonville R-IX School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#292 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.50
# American Indian Students
10 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
141 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
23 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,909 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
87%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
111 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
134
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
150
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
137
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
129
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
146
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
153
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
178
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
168
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
194
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
172
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
202
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
171
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,847 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 51% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,315 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$37 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$32 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,847
$15,071
Spending / Student
$14,315
$13,899
Best Harrisonville R-IX School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Harrisonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
101 Meghan Dr
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4131
Grades: 1-3
| 416 students
Rank: #22.
Harrisonville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1504 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3273
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Mceowen Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1901 S Halsey Ave
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4545
Grades: 4-5
| 298 students
Rank: #44.
Harrisonville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 S Highland
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-7654
Grades: 6-8
| 539 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cass Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
1600 E Elm
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-3253
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
500 Polar Ln
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-4421
Grades: PK-K
| 199 students
Rank: n/an/a
Everett Wade Juvenile Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
503 S Lexington
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Harrisonville, MO 64701
(816) 380-2727
Grades: K-12
| 9 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,207 students.
What is the rank of Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District is ranked #304 out of 555 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: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harrisonville R-IX School District?
87% of Harrisonville R-IX School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 Harrisonville R-IX School District?
Harrisonville R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Harrisonville R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,315 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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