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Eminence R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 253 students in Eminence R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ in Eminence R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority 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
253 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Eminence R-I 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 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#355 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥80%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,415 is higher 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 $13,814 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
$15,415
$15,081
Spending / Student
$13,814
$13,908
Best Eminence R-I School District 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eminence High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
505 South 6th Street
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3252
Gr: 7-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Eminence Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
W Hwy 106
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Eminence, MO 65466
(573) 226-3281
Gr: PK-6 | 129 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District manages 2 public schools serving 253 students.
What is the rank of Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District is ranked #366 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Eminence R-I School District?
99% of Eminence R-I School District students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Eminence R-I School District?
Eminence R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Eminence R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,814 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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