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Sweet Springs R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 402 students in Sweet Springs R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sweet Springs R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (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 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
402 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
39 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
District Rank
Sweet Springs R-VII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#114 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.50
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
8 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
6 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
386 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
23
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
20
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
21
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
34
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
30
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
24
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
27
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
31
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
36
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
34
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
29
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
22
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
29
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
42
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,425 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,440 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,425
$15,071
Spending / Student
$13,440
$13,899
Best Sweet Springs R-VII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweet Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 E. Marshall
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6348
Grades: PK-6
| 210 students
Rank: #22.
Sweet Springs High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
600 E. Marshall St.
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Sweet Springs, MO 65351
(660) 335-6341
Grades: 7-12
| 192 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 402 students.
What is the rank of Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District is ranked #117 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
96% of Sweet Springs R-VII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sweet Springs R-VII School District?
Sweet Springs R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sweet Springs R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,440 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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