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Drexel R-IV 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 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 274 students in Drexel R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Drexel R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% 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
2,474 Schools
# Students
274 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Drexel R-IV 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 60-79% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#387 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
n/a
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 $14,978 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,978
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,734
$13,908
Best Drexel R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Drexel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: K-5 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Drexel High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
207 S Fourth St
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Drexel, MO 64742
(816) 652-0402
Gr: 6-12 | 139 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Drexel R-IV School District?
Drexel R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 274 students.
What is the rank of Drexel R-IV School District?
Drexel R-IV School District is ranked #408 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 Drexel R-IV School District?
91% of Drexel R-IV School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Drexel R-IV School District?
Drexel R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Drexel R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,734 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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