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Lakeland R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 475 students in Lakeland R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lakeland R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
475 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Lakeland R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#435 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,149 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,947 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,149
$15,190
Spending / Student
$9,947
$14,008
Best Lakeland R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2281
Gr: PK-6 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Lakeland High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
12530 Lakeland School Dr
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Deepwater, MO 64740
(417) 644-2223
Gr: 7-12 | 180 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
1510 E Broadway St
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Bolivar, MO 65613
(417) 326-6284
Gr: PK | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Lakeland R-III School District?
Lakeland R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 475 students.
What is the rank of Lakeland R-III School District?
Lakeland R-III School District is ranked #444 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lakeland R-III School District?
92% of Lakeland R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lakeland R-III School District?
Lakeland R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lakeland R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,947 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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