For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 508 students in Meadow Heights R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Meadow Heights R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
508 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
40 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Meadow Heights 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 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#425 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.03
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,685 in this school district is less 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 $9,967 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,685
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,967
$13,908
Best Meadow Heights R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meadow Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2611
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2611
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #22.
Meadow Heights High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2924
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2924
Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Meadow Heights Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14571 State Highway 72
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2924
Patton, MO 63662
(573) 866-2924
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Meadow Heights R-II School District?
Meadow Heights R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 508 students.
What is the rank of Meadow Heights R-II School District?
Meadow Heights R-II School District is ranked #428 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Meadow Heights R-II School District?
98% of Meadow Heights R-II School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Meadow Heights R-II School District?
Meadow Heights R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Meadow Heights R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,967 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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