Top Rankings
Mexico 59 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,426 students in Mexico 59 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 Mexico 59 School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% 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
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
2,426 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
184 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mexico 59 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#419 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
73%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,168 in this school district is less 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 $10,560 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$30 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$26 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,168
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,560
$13,908
Best Mexico 59 School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcmillan Early Learning Center
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 E Anderson
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5029
Gr: PK-K | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Mexico High School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
639 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4296
Gr: 9-12 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Eugene Field Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
704 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5268
Gr: 1-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #44.
Mexico Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 West Blvd
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-4664
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Hawthorne Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1250 W Curtis
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-3064
Gr: 1-5 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
Davis H. Hart Career Center
Vocational School
905 N Wade
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Mexico, MO 65265
(573) 581-5684
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,426 students.
What is the rank of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District is ranked #421 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mexico 59 School District?
73% of Mexico 59 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mexico 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 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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