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Diamond R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 770 students in Diamond R-IV 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 Diamond R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (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
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
770 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Diamond R-IV 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#453 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.26
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
86%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,240 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,495 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,240
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,495
$13,908
Best Diamond R-IV School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Diamond Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5189
Gr: PK-4 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Diamond High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5188
Gr: 9-12 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Diamond Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 S Main
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Diamond, MO 64840
(417) 325-5336
Gr: 5-8 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 770 students.
What is the rank of Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District is ranked #440 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 graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Diamond R-IV School District?
86% of Diamond R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Diamond R-IV School District?
Diamond R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Diamond R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,495 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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