Top Rankings
Strafford R-VI 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%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,412 students in Strafford R-VI 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 Strafford R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% 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
1,412 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
92 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Strafford R-VI 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#92 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
8 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
11 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
5 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,312 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
67 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
65
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
106
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
95
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
119
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
99
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
94
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
97
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
115
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
113
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
110
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
121
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
100
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
91
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
87
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,088 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 $11,304 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$17 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,088
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,304
$13,899
Best Strafford R-VI School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Strafford High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
211 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #22.
Strafford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
213 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: 5-8
| 435 students
Rank: #33.
Strafford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 W Mccabe
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: K-4
| 513 students
Rank: n/an/a
Cogdill Early Childhood Center
Magnet School
218 W Mccabe St.
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Strafford, MO 65757
(417) 736-7000
Grades: PK
| 65 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,412 students.
What is the rank of Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District is ranked #101 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%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford R-VI School District?
93% of Strafford R-VI School District students are White, 5% 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 Strafford R-VI School District?
Strafford R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Strafford R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,304 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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