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La Plata R-II 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 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 311 students in La Plata R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in La Plata R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
311 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
36 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
La Plata R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#262 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
305 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
98%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
22
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
28
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
26
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
21
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
26
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
21
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
20
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
31
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
16
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,116 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,164 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,116
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,164
$13,899
Best La Plata R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Plata Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Grades: K-6
| 165 students
Rank: #22.
La Plata High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Grades: 7-12
| 146 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 311 students.
What is the rank of La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District is ranked #293 out of 555 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 La Plata R-II School District?
98% of La Plata R-II School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is La Plata R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,164 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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