For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,559 students in Richmond R-XVI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Richmond R-XVI School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,559 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
125 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Richmond R-XVI 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 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.50
# American Indian Students
7 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
30 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
21 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,387 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
102 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
82
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
116
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
101
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
120
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
125
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
105
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
107
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
125
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
127
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
149
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
123
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
96
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
86
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,280 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,785 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,280
$15,071
Spending / Student
$9,785
$13,899
Best Richmond R-XVI School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 454 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Grades: 2-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Grades: 6-8
| 359 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dear Elementary School
Magnet School
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Grades: PK-1
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,559 students.
What is the rank of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District is ranked #423 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond R-XVI School District?
89% of Richmond R-XVI School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richmond R-XVI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,785 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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