Top Rankings
Purdy R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 604 students in Purdy R-II 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 Purdy R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
604 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Purdy R-II School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 554 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#454 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.53
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
26 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
217 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
36%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
352 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
58%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
7 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
38
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
42
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
42
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
36
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
38
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
51
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
43
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
41
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
47
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
55
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
35
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,432 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,432
$15,066
Spending / Student
$11,003
$13,894
Best Purdy R-II School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdy Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3217
Grades: K-6
| 304 students
Rank: #22.
Purdy High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
201 S Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3215
Grades: 7-12
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Grades: PK
| 37 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 604 students.
What is the rank of Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District is ranked #463 out of 554 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Purdy R-II School District?
58% of Purdy R-II School District students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 4% 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 Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Purdy R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,003 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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