For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 283 students in Hermitage R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Hermitage R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
2,477 Schools
# Students
283 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Hermitage 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 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#148 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,753 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,286 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,753
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,286
$13,908
Best Hermitage R-IV School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6277
Grades: PK-5
| 141 students
Rank: #22.
Hermitage High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Grades: 9-12
| 85 students
Rank: #33.
Hermitage Middle School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
23824 Polk Street
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Hermitage, MO 65668
(417) 745-6417
Grades: 6-8
| 57 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Hermitage R-IV School District?
Hermitage R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 283 students.
What is the rank of Hermitage R-IV School District?
Hermitage R-IV School District is ranked #173 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Hermitage R-IV School District?
96% of Hermitage R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Hermitage R-IV School District?
Hermitage R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Hermitage R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,286 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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