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Northwestern R-I 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 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 164 students in Northwestern R-I 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 Northwestern R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
2,477 Schools
# Students
164 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Northwestern R-I 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#282 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.01
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,201 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $35,128 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,201
$15,081
Spending / Student
$35,128
$13,908
Best Northwestern R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwestern Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: PK-6
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Northwestern High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
18475 Hwy 11
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Mendon, MO 64660
(660) 272-3201
Grades: 7-12
| 64 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Northwestern R-I School District?
Northwestern R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 164 students.
What is the rank of Northwestern R-I School District?
Northwestern R-I School District is ranked #255 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 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 Northwestern R-I School District?
99% of Northwestern R-I School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Northwestern R-I School District?
Northwestern R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Northwestern R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $35,128 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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