Trenton R-IX School District

1607 Normal Street
Trenton, MO 64683-1967
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Trenton R-IX School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,105 students in Trenton R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Trenton R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
1,105 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Trenton R-IX School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 95% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#312 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Trenton R-IX  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Trenton R-IX  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.
40%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Trenton R-IX  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.
34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Trenton R-IX  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.
≥95%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Trenton R-IX  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
33 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
3 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
1,022 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
33 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
103
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
80
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
73
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
71
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
74
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
67
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
69
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
82
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
86
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
95
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
74
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
71
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,675 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,571 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Trenton R-IX  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
$16 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Trenton R-IX  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
$12,675
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Trenton R-IX  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
$14,571
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Trenton R-IX  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 Trenton R-IX School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rissler Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
804 W 4th Terr
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2228
Grades: PK-4
| 480 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Sr. High School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1415 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-2291
Grades: 9-12
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Trenton Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1417 Oklahoma Ave
Trenton, MO 64683
(660) 359-4328
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,105 students.
What is the rank of Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District is ranked #288 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton R-IX School District?
93% of Trenton R-IX School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Trenton R-IX School District?
Trenton R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Trenton R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,571 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 1,105 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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