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Keytesville R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 116 students in Keytesville R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Keytesville R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
116 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
District Rank
Keytesville R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#403 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
115 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
99%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
16
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
10
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
5
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
7
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
7
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
3
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
8
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
7
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
8
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
9
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
9
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,526 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,026 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,526
$15,081
Spending / Student
$25,026
$13,908
Best Keytesville R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Keytesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: PK-6
| 67 students
Rank: #22.
Keytesville High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Grades: 7-12
| 49 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 116 students.
What is the rank of Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District is ranked #427 out of 553 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Keytesville R-III School District?
99% of Keytesville R-III School District students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Keytesville R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $25,026 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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