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Tri-County R-VII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 175 students in Tri-County R-VII 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 Tri-County R-VII School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2,474 Schools
# Students
175 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
25 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Tri-County R-VII 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 80% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#407 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
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 $20,629 is higher 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 $17,429 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,629
$15,081
Spending / Student
$17,429
$13,908
Best Tri-County R-VII School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tri-county Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6117
Gr: PK-4 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Tri-county High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
904 W Auberry Grove
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Jamesport, MO 64648
(660) 684-6116
Gr: 5-12 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Tri-County R-VII School District?
Tri-County R-VII School District manages 2 public schools serving 175 students.
What is the rank of Tri-County R-VII School District?
Tri-County R-VII School District is ranked #404 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Tri-County R-VII School District?
96% of Tri-County R-VII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Tri-County R-VII School District?
Tri-County R-VII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Tri-County R-VII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,429 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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