For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 301 students in Dora R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Dora R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
301 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
29 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Dora R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#129 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,814 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 $12,598 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,814
$15,081
Spending / Student
$12,598
$13,908
Best Dora R-III School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dora Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2337
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Dora High School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
613 County Road 379
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Dora, MO 65637
(417) 261-2263
Gr: 7-12 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 301 students.
What is the rank of Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District is ranked #122 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Dora R-III School District?
98% of Dora R-III School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Dora R-III School District?
Dora R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Dora R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,598 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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