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Linn County R-I 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 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 172 students in Linn County R-I 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 Linn County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
172 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
Linn County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 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
#246 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
14 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,377 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
158 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
92%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
16
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
8
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
10
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
11
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
9
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
11
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
10
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
11
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
10
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
17
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
13
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,035 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,267 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,035
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,267
$13,908
Best Linn County R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linn Co. High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5035
Grades: 6-12
| 88 students
Rank: #22.
Linn Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
15533 Hwy Kk
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Purdin, MO 64674
(660) 244-5045
Grades: PK-5
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Linn County R-I School District?
Linn County R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 172 students.
What is the rank of Linn County R-I School District?
Linn County R-I School District is ranked #275 out of 553 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Linn County R-I School District?
92% of Linn County R-I School District students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Linn County R-I School District?
Linn County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Linn County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,267 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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