Verona R-VII School District

101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769-0007
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 344 students in Verona R-VII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Verona R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% 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
2 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
344 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
34 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1

District Rank

Verona R-VII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has increased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#511 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Verona R-VII  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Verona R-VII  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.
25-29%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Verona R-VII  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.
30-34%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Verona R-VII  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%
90%
This chart displays public school graduation rate of Verona R-VII  School District and public school graduation rate of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.39
0.51
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
15 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
58 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
262 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
76%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
2%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
18
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
21
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
22
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
22
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
16
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
22
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
28
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
15
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
24
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
36
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
28
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
30
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
31
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $17,102 is higher 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 $16,887 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Verona R-VII  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
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Verona R-VII  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
$17,102
$15,066
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Verona R-VII  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
$16,887
$13,894
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Verona R-VII  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 Verona R-VII School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Verona High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Grades: 7-12
| 180 students
Rank: #22.
Verona Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
101 E Ella St
Verona, MO 65769
(833) 402-9580
Grades: PK-6
| 164 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Verona R-VII School District?
Verona R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 344 students.
What is the rank of Verona R-VII School District?
Verona R-VII School District is ranked #512 out of 554 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Verona R-VII School District?
76% of Verona R-VII School District students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Verona R-VII School District?
Verona 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 Verona R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,887 is higher than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 344 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : ≥90% (Top 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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