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Ridgeway R-V 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 2 public schools serving 69 students in Ridgeway R-V 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 Ridgeway R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
69 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
4:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ridgeway R-V 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#548 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.52
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
93%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,913 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 $21,420 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,913
$15,190
Spending / Student
$21,420
$14,008
Best Ridgeway R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ridgeway High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ridgeway Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
305 Main St
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Ridgeway, MO 64481
(660) 872-6813
Gr: PK-6 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 69 students.
What is the rank of Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District is ranked #510 out of 553 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgeway R-V School District?
93% of Ridgeway R-V School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ridgeway R-V School District?
Ridgeway R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 4:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ridgeway R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,420 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
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