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North Platte County R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 590 students in North Platte County R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in North Platte County R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
5 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
590 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
North Platte County R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#158 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
565 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
6 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
38
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
39
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
35
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
36
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
57
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
44
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
59
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
49
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,154 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,641 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,154
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,641
$13,899
Best North Platte County R-I School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Platte Intermediate
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Lewis
Edgerton, MO 64444
(816) 790-3622
Edgerton, MO 64444
(816) 790-3622
Grades: 3-5
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
North Platte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Scout St
Camden Point, MO 64018
(816) 280-3422
Camden Point, MO 64018
(816) 280-3422
Grades: PK-2
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
North Platte Jr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3350
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3350
Grades: 6-8
| 137 students
Rank: #44.
North Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-3344
Grades: 9-12
| 213 students
Rank: n/an/a
Platte Valley Coop.
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
212 W Sixth St
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Dearborn, MO 64439
(816) 450-8595
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Platte County R-I School District?
North Platte County R-I School District manages 5 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of North Platte County R-I School District?
North Platte County R-I School District is ranked #159 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Platte County R-I School District?
96% of North Platte County R-I School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Platte County R-I School District?
North Platte County R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is North Platte County R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,641 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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