Top Rankings
Reeds Spring R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,792 students in Reeds Spring 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 Reeds Spring R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 14% 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
7 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,792 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
155 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Reeds Spring 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#232 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.25
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,310 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 $12,902 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$29 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$23 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,310
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,902
$13,908
Best Reeds Spring R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Reeds Spring High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
20277a State Hwy 413
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8171
Grades: 9-12
| 594 students
Rank: #22.
Reeds Spring Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
345 Morrill Lane
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8245
Grades: 7-8
| 292 students
Rank: #33.
Reeds Spring Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wolves Ln
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-1735
Grades: 2-4
| 348 students
Rank: #44.
Reeds Spring Intermediate
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
175 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-8250
Grades: 5-6
| 239 students
Rank: n/an/a
Gibson Technical Center
Vocational School
386 W State Hwy 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
New Horizons Alternative
Alternative School
386 West State Highway 76
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3271
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
257 Elementary Rd
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Reeds Spring, MO 65737
(417) 272-3241
Grades: PK-1
| 319 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District manages 7 public schools serving 1,792 students.
What is the rank of Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District is ranked #247 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
86% of Reeds Spring R-IV School District students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Reeds Spring R-IV School District?
Reeds Spring R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Reeds Spring R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,902 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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