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Sparta R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 734 students in Sparta R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sparta R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
4 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
734 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sparta R-III 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,828 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 $9,894 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,828
$15,190
Spending / Student
$9,894
$14,008
Best Sparta R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: K-4 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Sparta High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Gr: 9-12 | 227 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
113 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Gr: PK | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 734 students.
What is the rank of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District is ranked #126 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta R-III School District?
95% of Sparta R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sparta R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,894 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
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