Advance R-IV School District

201 School St - Gym Entrance
Advance, MO 63730-0370
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 10%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool in Advance R-IV School District.

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
757 Schools
# Students
428 Students
206,025 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
18,770 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Advance R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#42 out of 555 school districts
(Top 10%)
54%
40%
56%
43%
35-39%
38%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.08
0.55
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
19%
% White
96%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
6%

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,776 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,304 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,776
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,304
$14,008

Best Advance R-IV School District Public Preschools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: n/an/a
420 Industrial Dr.
Advance, MO 63730
(573) 722-3098
Gr: PK

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 428 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 10%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 56% (Top 10%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Quick Links