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Kirksville R-III 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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,534 students in Kirksville R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kirksville R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
2,534 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kirksville R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 85-89% has decreased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#236 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.32
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
39 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
102 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
218 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
9%
15%
# White Students
2,081 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
82%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
82 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
185
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
197
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
151
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
194
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
158
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
176
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
162
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
187
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
166
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
195
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
177
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
199
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
218
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
169
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,356 in this school district is less 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 $10,877 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$31 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$28 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,356
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,877
$13,894
Best Kirksville R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1300 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-4631
Grades: 9-12
| 763 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2010 E Normal
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2834
Grades: 3-5
| 496 students
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1515 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-3793
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
1103 S Cottage Grove
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-2865
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 727 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,534 students.
What is the rank of Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District is ranked #236 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Kirksville R-III School District?
82% of Kirksville R-III School District students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville 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 Kirksville R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,877 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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