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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 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 631 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 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
631 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
56 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Purdy R-II 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 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
0.50
# American Indian Students
4 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
218 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
377 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
60%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
5 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
47
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
40
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
31
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
38
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
51
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
41
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
48
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
45
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
39
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
57
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,900 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,532 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,900
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,532
$13,899
Best Purdy R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Purdy Elementary School
Magnet 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: PK-6
| 350 students
Rank: #22.
Purdy High School
Magnet 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
| 281 students
Rank: n/an/a
Purdy Early Learning Center
Magnet School
201 Gabby Gibbons Dr
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Purdy, MO 65734
(417) 442-3216
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 631 students.
What is the rank of Purdy R-II School District?
Purdy R-II School District is ranked #463 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Purdy R-II School District?
60% of Purdy R-II School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, 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 12:1, 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 $10,532 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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