King City R-I School District

300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463-0189
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

King City R-I 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%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 338 students in King City R-I 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 King City R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
338 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

King City R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#68 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of King City R-I  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of King City R-I  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.
50-54%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of King City R-I  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.
40-44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of King City R-I  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 King City R-I  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
323 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
96%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
21
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
23
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
24
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
17
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
23
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
27
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
24
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
27
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
29
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
25
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $16,012 is higher than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of King City R-I  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
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of King City R-I  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
$16,012
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in King City R-I  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
$14,811
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in King City R-I  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 King City R-I School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
King City Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4712
Grades: PK-6
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
King City High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 N Grand
King City, MO 64463
(660) 535-4319
Grades: 7-12
| 150 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 338 students.
What is the rank of King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District is ranked #73 out of 554 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%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in King City R-I School District?
96% of King City R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of King City R-I School District?
King City R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is King City R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,811 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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