Top Rankings
Polo R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 405 students in Polo R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Polo R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
405 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Polo R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 increased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#68 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
379 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
3 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
29
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
24
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
25
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
23
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
29
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
29
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
20
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
29
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
37
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
31
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
43
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,378 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,378
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,309
$13,899
Best Polo R-VII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Polo Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 107 students
Rank: #22.
Polo High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2524
Grades: 9-12
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Polo Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
300 W School St
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Polo, MO 64671
(660) 354-2200
Grades: PK-4
| 142 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Polo R-VII School District?
Polo R-VII School District manages 3 public schools serving 405 students.
What is the rank of Polo R-VII School District?
Polo R-VII School District is ranked #103 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Polo R-VII School District?
94% of Polo R-VII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Polo R-VII School District?
Polo R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Polo R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,309 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 22% over four school years.
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