Sullivan School District

138 Taylor St
Sullivan, MO 63080-1936
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%

Top Rankings

Sullivan School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,114 students in Sullivan 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 Sullivan School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), 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
2,114 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
164 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

District Rank

Sullivan 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#200 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Sullivan  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sullivan  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.
45%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sullivan  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.
42%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Sullivan  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.
90-94%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Sullivan  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.50
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
12 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
91 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,953 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
92%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
32 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
80
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
148
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
139
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
146
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
117
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
149
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
168
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
140
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
145
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
163
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
188
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
182
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
175
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
174
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,984 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,788 is less 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
$25 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Sullivan  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
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Sullivan  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
$11,984
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Sullivan  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
$10,788
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Sullivan  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 Sullivan School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sullivan Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1073 E Vine St
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 9-12
| 719 students
Rank: #22.
Sullivan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
104 W Washington
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 3-5
| 434 students
Rank: #33.
Sullivan Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1156 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: 6-8
| 448 students
Rank: n/an/a
Sullivan Primary
Magnet School
1132 Elmont Rd
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 468-5171
Grades: PK-2
| 513 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District manages 4 public schools serving 2,114 students.
What is the rank of Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District is ranked #200 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 graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan School District?
92% of Sullivan School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sullivan School District?
Sullivan School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sullivan School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,788 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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,114 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% in MO)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 40% (Top 50%)
  • : 45% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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