For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 202 students in Cooter R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Cooter R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
2 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
202 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cooter 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 50% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#449 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.51
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
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 $12,812 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 $11,634 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,812
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,634
$13,908
Best Cooter R-IV School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooter High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4972
Gr: 7-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Cooter Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1867 State Highway E
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Cooter, MO 63839
(573) 695-4584
Gr: K-6 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cooter R-IV School District?
Cooter R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 202 students.
What is the rank of Cooter R-IV School District?
Cooter R-IV School District is ranked #440 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 Cooter R-IV School District?
96% of Cooter R-IV School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cooter R-IV School District?
Cooter R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Cooter R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,634 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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