Salisbury R-IV School District

1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281-1221
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Salisbury R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 462 students in Salisbury R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Salisbury R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
462 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Salisbury R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#184 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Salisbury R-IV  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Salisbury R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Salisbury R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Salisbury R-IV  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Salisbury R-IV  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
12 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
12 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
3%
15%
# White Students
433 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
2 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
2
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
35
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
27
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
28
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
33
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
35
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
37
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
33
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
51
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
38
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
45
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
38
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,420 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,998 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Salisbury R-IV  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Salisbury R-IV  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$17,420
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Salisbury R-IV  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,998
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Salisbury R-IV  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Salisbury R-IV School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Salisbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1000 S Maple Ave
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6442
Grades: 7-12
| 242 students
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Grades: PK-6
| 220 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Salisbury R-IV School District?
Salisbury R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 462 students.
What is the rank of Salisbury R-IV School District?
Salisbury R-IV School District is ranked #184 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Salisbury R-IV School District?
94% of Salisbury R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Salisbury R-IV School District?
Salisbury R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Salisbury R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,998 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 462 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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