Top Rankings
Marshfield R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,059 students in Marshfield 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 Marshfield R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% 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
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,059 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
221 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Marshfield 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 93% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#222 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
39%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%

Graduation Rate
93%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
# American Indian Students
18 Students
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
5 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
183 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
20 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
2,714 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
89%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
118 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
170
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
215
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
192
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
248
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
222
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
240
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
216
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
230
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
227
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
203
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
236
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
237
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
208
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
215
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,322 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,673 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$35 MM
$13,447 MM

Spending
$33 MM
$12,401 MM

Revenue / Student
$11,322
$15,081

Spending / Student
$10,673
$13,908

Best Marshfield R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Daniel Webster Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: 2-3
| 470 students
Rank: #22.
Marshfield Jr. High School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
660 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: 6-8
| 660 students
Rank: #33.
Marshfield High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
370 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: 9-12
| 896 students
Rank: #44.
Shook Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 State Hwy Dd
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: 4-5
| 456 students
Rank: n/an/a
600 N Locust St
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: K-1
| 407 students
Rank: n/an/a
520 N Locust
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Marshfield, MO 65706
(417) 859-2120
Grades: PK
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,059 students.
What is the rank of Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District is ranked #226 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Marshfield R-I School District?
89% of Marshfield R-I School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Marshfield R-I School District?
Marshfield R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Marshfield R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,673 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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