Top Rankings
Walnut Grove R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 292 students in Walnut Grove R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Walnut Grove R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority American Indian), 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
292 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Walnut Grove R-V 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#85 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,404 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 $10,805 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
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,404
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,805
$13,908
Best Walnut Grove R-V School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Walnut Grove High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: 6-12 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 E College
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Walnut Grove, MO 65770
(417) 788-2543
Gr: PK-5 | 147 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Walnut Grove R-V School District?
Walnut Grove R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 292 students.
What is the rank of Walnut Grove R-V School District?
Walnut Grove R-V School District is ranked #95 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%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Walnut Grove R-V School District?
95% of Walnut Grove R-V School District students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Walnut Grove R-V School District?
Walnut Grove R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Walnut Grove R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,805 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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