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Climax Springs R-IV 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 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 185 students in Climax Springs R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Climax Springs R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
185 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Climax Springs R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 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
#243 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,205 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,270 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,205
$15,081
Spending / Student
$19,270
$13,908
Best Climax Springs R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: PK-6 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Climax Springs High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
571 Climax Ave
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Climax Springs, MO 65324
(573) 347-2351
Gr: 7-12 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 185 students.
What is the rank of Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District is ranked #226 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 Climax Springs R-IV School District?
96% of Climax Springs R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Climax Springs R-IV School District?
Climax Springs R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Climax Springs R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,270 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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