For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 586 students in Alton R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Alton R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (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
2,477 Schools
# Students
586 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alton R-IV 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% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#445 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
96%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,553 in this school district is less 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 $12,645 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,553
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,645
$13,908
Best Alton R-IV School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
505 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Grades: 6-12
| 313 students
Rank: #22.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 586 students.
What is the rank of Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District is ranked #458 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton R-IV School District?
96% of Alton R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Alton R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,645 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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