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New Madrid County 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,354 students in New Madrid County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in New Madrid County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,354 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
123 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
New Madrid County R-I 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 90-94% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#496 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.54
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
47 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
379 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
28%
15%
# White Students
841 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
62%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
87 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
48
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
113
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
93
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
102
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
118
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
93
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
90
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
97
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
106
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
94
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
103
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
95
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
104
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,260 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,434 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$22 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,260
$15,071
Spending / Student
$16,434
$13,899
Best New Madrid County R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
New Madrid Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
955 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 748-5568
Grades: PK-5
| 280 students
Rank: #22.
Matthews Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
206 Story St
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Matthews, MO 63867
(573) 471-0077
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
308 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2176
Grades: 6-8
| 297 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2165
Grades: 9-12
| 400 students
Rank: #55.
Lilbourn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Lewis Ave
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Lilbourn, MO 63862
(573) 688-2593
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Madrid R-i Tech Skills Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
310 Us Hwy 61
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
New Madrid, MO 63869
(573) 688-2161
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,354 students.
What is the rank of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District is ranked #501 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in New Madrid County R-I School District?
62% of New Madrid County R-I School District students are White, 28% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of New Madrid County R-I School District?
New Madrid County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is New Madrid County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,434 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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