Top Rankings
West Platte County R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 739 students in West Platte County R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in West Platte County R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
739 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
West Platte County R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 5% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 557 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
34 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
7 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
653 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
88%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
43 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
61
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
57
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
37
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
61
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
54
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
46
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
56
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
61
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
46
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
48
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
51
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,049 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,620 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,049
$15,071
Spending / Student
$14,620
$13,899
Best West Platte County R-II School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
West Platte High School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1025 Washington St
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2811
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #33.
West Platte Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
935 Washington St.
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Weston, MO 64098
(816) 640-2292
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 739 students.
What is the rank of West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District is ranked #21 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 5%) 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 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in West Platte County R-II School District?
88% of West Platte County R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of West Platte County R-II School District?
West Platte County R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is West Platte County R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,620 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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