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Boonville R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,661 students in Boonville R-I 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 Boonville 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 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% 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
6 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,661 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Boonville R-I 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#422 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
79%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,593 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 $15,093 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,593
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,093
$13,908
Best Boonville R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Boonville High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Grades: 9-12
| 558 students
Rank: #22.
Laura Speed Elliott Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Grades: 6-8
| 322 students
Rank: #33.
David Barton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Locust St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Grades: 3-5
| 337 students
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Grades: PK-2
| 382 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,661 students.
What is the rank of Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District is ranked #418 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boonville R-I School District?
79% of Boonville R-I School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Boonville R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,093 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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