Top Rankings
Sparta R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 747 students in Sparta R-III 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 Sparta R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), 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
747 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sparta R-III 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
717 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
15 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
43
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
57
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
49
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
59
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
46
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
56
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
66
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
70
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
56
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
55
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,640 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,722 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,640
$15,071
Spending / Student
$9,722
$13,899
Best Sparta R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Grades: 5-8
| 200 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Grades: K-4
| 256 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Grades: 9-12
| 247 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sparta Prek Center
Magnet School
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Grades: PK
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 747 students.
What is the rank of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District is ranked #97 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta R-III School District?
96% of Sparta R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sparta R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,722 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 28% over four school years.
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