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Salisbury R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 231 students in Salisbury R-IV School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public pre schools in Missouri.
Public Preschool in Salisbury R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Missouri public pre school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public preschool average of 36% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
733 Schools
# Students
480 Students
201,896 Students
# Teachers
47 Teachers
18,018 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Salisbury R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 90% has increased from 80-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#121 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.54
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
3%
20%
% White
94%
64%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,767 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,473 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,767
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,473
$13,908
Best Salisbury R-IV School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 E 6th St
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Salisbury, MO 65281
(660) 388-6611
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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