For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 689 students in Adrian R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Adrian R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
689 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
54 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Adrian R-III 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 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#303 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.15
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
92%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,617 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,617
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,094
$14,008
Best Adrian R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Adrian Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-2158
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Adrian Sr. High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
601 N Houston
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Adrian, MO 64720
(816) 297-4460
Gr: 6-12 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 689 students.
What is the rank of Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District is ranked #316 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Adrian R-III School District?
92% of Adrian R-III School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Adrian R-III School District?
Adrian R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Adrian R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,094 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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