For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,330 students in Ava 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 Ava R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% 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
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
1,330 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
95 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Ava 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 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#261 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
94%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,598 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,249 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$14 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$14 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,598
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,249
$14,008
Best Ava R-I School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ava Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5450
Gr: PK-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Ava High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-5747
Gr: 9-12 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Ava Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
507 North Spring Street
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-3835
Gr: 5-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,330 students.
What is the rank of Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District is ranked #262 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Ava R-I School District?
94% of Ava R-I School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Ava R-I School District?
Ava R-I School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Ava R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,249 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
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