For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,549 students in Richmond R-XVI 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 Richmond R-XVI School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,549 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
119 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Richmond R-XVI 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-84% has decreased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#421 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,352 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,848 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$18 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$15 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,352
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,848
$13,908
Best Richmond R-XVI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richmond High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
451 E South
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-2226
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #22.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 Matt Waller Dr
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-3059
Grades: 2-5
| 459 students
Rank: #33.
Richmond Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Wellington St
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5841
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
701 E Main
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Richmond, MO 64085
(816) 776-5401
Grades: PK-1
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,549 students.
What is the rank of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District is ranked #423 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Richmond R-XVI School District?
88% of Richmond R-XVI School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Richmond R-XVI School District?
Richmond R-XVI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Richmond R-XVI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,848 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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