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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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,506 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 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,506 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
209 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Kirksville R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 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 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
0.30
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
41 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
93 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
192 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
8%
15%
# White Students
2,087 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
83%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
86 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
192
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
151
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
195
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
165
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
173
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
154
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
175
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
157
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
188
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
148
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
202
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
225
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
193
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
188
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,494 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,999 is less than the state median of $13,899. 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
$12,494
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,999
$13,899
Best Kirksville R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kirksville Sr. High School
Magnet 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
| 808 students
Rank: #22.
Ray Miller Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
William Matthew Middle School
Magnet 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
| 493 students
Rank: n/an/a
Kirksville Area Tech. Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
Kirksville Primary
Magnet School
1815 E Hamilton
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Kirksville, MO 63501
(660) 665-5691
Grades: PK-2
| 703 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,506 students.
What is the rank of Kirksville R-III School District?
Kirksville R-III School District is ranked #235 out of 555 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?
83% of Kirksville R-III School District students are White, 8% 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 $10,999 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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