Top Rankings
Sparta R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 784 students in Sparta R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Sparta R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,464 Schools
# Students
784 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Sparta R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 556 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#96 out of 557 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
43%
Graduation Rate
80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.49
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
4 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
6 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
2 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
747 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
95%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
22 Students
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
42
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
64
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
52
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
70
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
42
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
48
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
55
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
58
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
53
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
73
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
69
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
57
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
54
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,138 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,263 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue (20-21)
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending (20-21)
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student (20-21)
$10,138
$15,159
Spending / Student (20-21)
$9,263
$13,980
Best Sparta R-III School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sparta Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
217 Division St
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-5518
Grades: 5-8
| 214 students
Rank: #22.
Sparta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
522 State Hwy 125 N
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3223
Grades: K-4
| 275 students
Rank: #33.
Sparta High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8520 State Hwy14e
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Sparta, MO 65753
(417) 634-3224
Grades: 9-12
| 253 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District manages 4 public schools serving 784 students.
What is the rank of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta R-III School District is ranked #96 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Sparta R-III School District?
95% of Sparta R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sparta R-III School District?
Sparta 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 Sparta R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,263 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has declined by 31% over four school years.
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