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East Prairie R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,027 students in East Prairie R-II 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 East Prairie R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,027 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
87 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
East Prairie R-II 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#499 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
38%
Graduation Rate
92%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.17
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
3%
15%
% White
91%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,214 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 69% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,247 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 69% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,214
$15,081
Spending / Student
$16,247
$13,908
Best East Prairie R-II School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Prairie High School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
304 E Walnut
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3564
Grades: 9-12
| 306 students
Rank: #22.
East Prairie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wilkinson St
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-3521
Grades: PK-4
| 404 students
Rank: #33.
East Prairie Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
210 East Washington Street
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
East Prairie, MO 63845
(573) 649-9368
Grades: 5-8
| 317 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to East Prairie R-II School District?
East Prairie R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,027 students.
What is the rank of East Prairie R-II School District?
East Prairie R-II School District is ranked #491 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: Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in East Prairie R-II School District?
91% of East Prairie R-II School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of East Prairie R-II School District?
East Prairie R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is East Prairie R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,247 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 69% over four school years.
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