Top Rankings
Troy R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,955 students in Troy R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Troy R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (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
11 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
6,955 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
498 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Troy R-III 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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has increased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#291 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
38%
Graduation Rate
97%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.21
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
89%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,329 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,318 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$86 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$79 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,329
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,318
$13,908
Best Troy R-III School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hawk Point Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
327 Maple St
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Hawk Point, MO 63349
(636) 338-4366
Grades: K-5
| 145 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1484 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1990
Grades: K-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Wm. R. Cappel Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 Hampel Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 356-4246
Grades: K-5
| 612 students
Rank: #44.
Claude Brown Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
711 West College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5078
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #55.
Boone Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1464 Boone St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-1560
Grades: K-5
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Troy South Middle School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 S. Campus Rd
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Moscow Mills, MO 63362
(636) 462-5125
Grades: 6-8
| 789 students
Rank: #77.
Troy Buchanan High School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1190 Old Cap-au-gris
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5148
Grades: 9-12
| 2,174 students
Rank: #88.
Cuivre Park Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Wieman Lane
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-5218
Grades: K-5
| 626 students
Rank: #99.
Troy Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
713 W College
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-4934
Grades: 6-8
| 734 students
Rank: #1010.
Main Street Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
51 N Main St
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 528-4809
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: n/an/a
1601 S. Main Street
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Troy, MO 63379
(636) 462-3020
Grades: PK
| 190 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Troy R-III School District?
Troy R-III School District manages 11 public schools serving 6,955 students.
What is the rank of Troy R-III School District?
Troy R-III School District is ranked #284 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Troy R-III School District?
89% of Troy R-III School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Troy R-III School District?
Troy R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Troy R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,318 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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