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La Plata R-II 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 295 students in La Plata R-II 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 La Plata R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
295 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
33 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Plata R-II 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
#334 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
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 $13,827 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,878 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,827
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,878
$14,008
Best La Plata R-II School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Plata Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7003
Gr: K-6 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
La Plata High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
201 W Moore
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
La Plata, MO 63549
(660) 332-7001
Gr: 7-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 295 students.
What is the rank of La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District is ranked #380 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 La Plata R-II School District?
98% of La Plata R-II School District students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Plata R-II School District?
La Plata R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is La Plata R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,878 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
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