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Boonville R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,661 students in Boonville R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools in Boonville R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
6 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
1,661 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
124 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Boonville R-I 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#431 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.36
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
4%
8%
% Black
7%
15%
% White
79%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,593 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 $15,093 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$23 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$25 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,593
$15,081
Spending / Student
$15,093
$13,908
Best Boonville R-I School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boonville High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Pirate Drive
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7426
Gr: 9-12 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
David Barton Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
814 Locust St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6527
Gr: 3-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Laura Speed Elliott Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-6649
Gr: 6-8 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: n/an/a
Boonslick Technical Educ. Center
Vocational School
1694 W Ashley Rd
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-5306
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
736 Main St
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-7474
Gr: K-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
1700 West Ashley Road
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Boonville, MO 65233
(660) 882-2744
Gr: PK-2 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District manages 6 public schools serving 1,661 students.
What is the rank of Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District is ranked #435 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Boonville R-I School District?
79% of Boonville R-I School District students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Boonville R-I School District?
Boonville R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Boonville R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,093 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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