Top Rankings
Lawson R-XIV 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,090 students in Lawson R-XIV 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 Lawson R-XIV School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,090 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
76 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Lawson R-XIV 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
#91 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.50
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
27 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,042 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
4 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
12
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
75
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
75
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
87
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
72
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
89
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
89
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
91
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
80
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
84
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
65
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,576 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 36% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,240 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$13 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,576
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,240
$13,899
Best Lawson R-XIV School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lawson High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7270
Grades: 9-12
| 338 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
307 W Moss St
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7272
Grades: PK-4
| 415 students
Rank: #33.
Lawson Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
602 Bob Gill Dr
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Lawson, MO 64062
(816) 580-7279
Grades: 5-8
| 337 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,090 students.
What is the rank of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District is ranked #95 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 math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawson R-XIV School District?
96% of Lawson R-XIV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lawson R-XIV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,240 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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