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 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 712 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), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
712 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Sparta R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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
#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
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
680 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
96%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
37
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
54
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
39
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
54
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
51
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
48
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
55
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
42
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
58
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
61
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
61
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
53
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,163 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 $10,199 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
$11,163
$15,066
Spending / Student
$10,199
$13,894
Best Sparta R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle 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
(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
| 246 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta High 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
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District is ranked #96 out of 554 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 $10,199 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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