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Palmyra R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,155 students in Palmyra R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Palmyra R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% 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
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
1,155 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
91 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Palmyra R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 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 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#237 out of 557 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)41%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,530 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 $10,952 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$13 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,530
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,952
$13,908
Best Palmyra R-I School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Palmyra Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 S Ashland Ave
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-3736
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #22.
Palmyra High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1703 S Main St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2067
Grades: 9-12
| 360 students
Rank: #33.
Palmyra Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
600 W Line St
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Palmyra, MO 63461
(573) 769-2174
Grades: 5-8
| 344 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,155 students.
What is the rank of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District is ranked #241 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 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 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Palmyra R-I School District?
92% of Palmyra R-I School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Palmyra R-I School District?
Palmyra R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Palmyra R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,952 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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