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Keytesville 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 2 public schools serving 128 students in Keytesville R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Keytesville R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), 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
128 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Keytesville 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 increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#358 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,133 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,680 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,133
$15,190
Spending / Student
$22,680
$14,008
Best Keytesville R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Keytesville Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Gr: PK-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Keytesville High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27247 Hwy 5
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Keytesville, MO 65261
(660) 288-3767
Gr: 7-12 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 128 students.
What is the rank of Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District is ranked #338 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 Keytesville R-III School District?
98% of Keytesville R-III School District students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Keytesville R-III School District?
Keytesville R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Keytesville R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,680 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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