Top Rankings
Mexico 59 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,462 students in Mexico 59 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mexico 59 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% 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
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
2,462 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Mexico 59 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 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
9 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
191 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
8%
8%
# Black Students
177 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
1,844 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
75%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
236 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
173
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
187
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
191
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
179
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
180
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
158
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
145
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
159
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
167
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
177
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
209
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
203
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
179
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
155
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,990 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,406 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,990
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,406
$13,899
Best Mexico 59 School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Grades: PK-K
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Grades: 9-12
| 746 students
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Grades: 1-5
| 424 students
Rank: #44.
Hawthorne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Grades: 1-5
| 429 students
Rank: #55.
Mexico Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Grades: 6-8
| 503 students
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,462 students.
What is the rank of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District is ranked #410 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mexico 59 School District?
75% of Mexico 59 School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mexico 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,406 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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