Top Rankings
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 84 students in Strain-Japan R-XVI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School in Strain-Japan R-XVI School District have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
84 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
7 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#94 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,393 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,548 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,393
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,548
$13,908
Best Strain-Japan R-XVI School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Strain-japan Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4640 Hwy H
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Sullivan, MO 63080
(573) 627-3243
Gr: PK-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Strain-Japan R-XVI School District?
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District manages 1 public schools serving 84 students.
What is the rank of Strain-Japan R-XVI School District?
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District is ranked #90 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Strain-Japan R-XVI School District?
98% of Strain-Japan R-XVI School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Strain-Japan R-XVI School District?
Strain-Japan R-XVI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Strain-Japan R-XVI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,548 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 20% over four school years.
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