Top Rankings
Pettis County R-XII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 100 students in Pettis County R-XII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Pettis County R-XII School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
100 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
16 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Pettis County R-XII 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.
Overall District Rank
#433 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.40
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
18%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
75%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $30,590 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,090 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$30,590
$15,081
Spending / Student
$27,090
$13,908
Best Pettis County R-XII School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pettis Co. Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
22675 Depot Rd
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Sedalia, MO 65301
(660) 826-5385
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District manages 1 public schools serving 100 students.
What is the rank of Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District is ranked #442 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: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Pettis County R-XII School District?
75% of Pettis County R-XII School District students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pettis County R-XII School District?
Pettis County R-XII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pettis County R-XII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,090 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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