For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 334 students in Santa Fe R-X School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Santa Fe R-X School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 12% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
334 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Santa Fe R-X 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#253 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
88%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,389 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,395 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,389
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,395
$13,908
Best Santa Fe R-X School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Santa Fe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
703 W Walnut
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Waverly, MO 64096
(660) 493-2811
Grades: PK-6
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Santa Fe High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
108 N Chiefs
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Alma, MO 64001
(660) 674-2236
Grades: 7-12
| 163 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District manages 2 public schools serving 334 students.
What is the rank of Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District is ranked #276 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 Santa Fe R-X School District?
88% of Santa Fe R-X School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Santa Fe R-X School District?
Santa Fe R-X School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Santa Fe R-X School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,395 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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