Top Rankings
Knob Noster R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,905 students in Knob Noster R-VIII 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 Knob Noster R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,905 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Knob Noster R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#79 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.50
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
177 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
83 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
1,432 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
75%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
50 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
3%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
159
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
161
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
178
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
155
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
157
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
150
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
122
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
138
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
133
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
106
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
130
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
119
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
102
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,356 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,293 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$20 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,356
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,293
$13,899
Best Knob Noster R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 Houx Dr
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Whiteman Air Force Base, MO 65305
(660) 563-3028
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #22.
Knob Noster Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2260
Grades: 6-8
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
Knob Noster High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
504 S Washington
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-2283
Grades: 9-12
| 446 students
Rank: #44.
Knob Noster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
405 E Wimer
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Knob Noster, MO 65336
(660) 563-3019
Grades: K-5
| 502 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,905 students.
What is the rank of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District is ranked #85 out of 555 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
75% of Knob Noster R-VIII School District students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Knob Noster R-VIII School District?
Knob Noster R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Knob Noster R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,293 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 7% over four school years.
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