For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 301 students in Liberal R-II 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 Liberal R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (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
301 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Liberal R-II 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#186 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
289 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
2 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
21
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
20
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
20
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
21
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
22
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
34
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
28
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
28
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
26
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,047 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,950 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,047
$15,071
Spending / Student
$29,950
$13,899
Best Liberal R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Liberal High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-2125
Grades: 9-12
| 116 students
Rank: #22.
Liberal Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
205 N Payne
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-6033
Grades: 6-8
| 66 students
Rank: #33.
Liberal Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Yale
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Liberal, MO 64762
(417) 843-5865
Grades: PK-5
| 119 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District is ranked #244 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal R-II School District?
96% of Liberal R-II School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Liberal R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,950 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 78% over four school years.
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