Top Rankings
Warrensburg R-VI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,467 students in Warrensburg R-VI 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 Warrensburg R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
8 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
3,467 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
267 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Warrensburg R-VI 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 92% has increased from 91% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#275 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
5%
15%
% White
76%
68%
% Hawaiian
2%
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,265 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 $15,686 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$46 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,265
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,686
$13,908
Best Warrensburg R-VI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Warrensburg High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1411 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2262
Gr: 9-12 | 1,029 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Warrensburg Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
640 E Gay St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-5612
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Sterling Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
522 E Gay
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7478
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7478
Gr: 3-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Martin Warren Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
105 S Maguire
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7160
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-7160
Gr: 3-5 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Gateway Educational Center
Alternative School
301 W. Market St
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 429-3808
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
950 Hamilton Street
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 422-5770
Gr: PK-2 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: n/an/a
215 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-6013
Gr: PK-2 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: n/an/a
Warrensburg Area Career Center
Vocational School
205 S Ridgeview Dr
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Warrensburg, MO 64093
(660) 747-2283
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Warrensburg R-VI School District?
Warrensburg R-VI School District manages 8 public schools serving 3,467 students.
What is the rank of Warrensburg R-VI School District?
Warrensburg R-VI School District is ranked #278 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Warrensburg R-VI School District?
76% of Warrensburg R-VI School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Warrensburg R-VI School District?
Warrensburg R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Warrensburg R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,686 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
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