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Public School Review - Established 2003

Shell Knob 78 School District

24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747-8314
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Tel: (417) 858-6743
SKS.K12.MO.US

Top Rankings

Shell Knob 78 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 is 1 public school serving 158 students in Shell Knob 78 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Shell Knob 78 School District have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
158 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
7:1

Student By Grade

Comparison of Students By Grade Trends

GradeShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
Pre-K3164
Kind18107
118110
29111
38116
411113
517115
615114
713115
818116
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District Rank

Shell Knob 78 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.
Definition of Terms
This School District
State Average (MO)
#277 out of 555 school districts
(Top 50%)

Overall School District Rank Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School District
2023#277
2022#302
2021#247
2019#213
2018#281
2017#308
2016#285
2015#148
2014#213
2013#173
2012#257
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42%
40%

Math Proficiency Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
202342%40%
202237%39%
202137%37%
201937%42%
201837%42%
201737%47%
201642%48%
201547%44%
201452%52%
201357%53%
201257%55%
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35-39%
43%

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
202237%43%
202142%46%
201952%49%
201837%49%
201762%61%
201662%63%
201562%60%
201452%53%
201357%55%
201252%55%
201147%55%
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30-39%
38%

Science Proficiency Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
202234%38%
202149%37%
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Students by Ethnicity:

0.09
0.52

Comparison of Diversity Score Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
20240.130.51
20230.130.50
20220.100.50
20210.060.48
20200.100.47
20190.100.47
20180.130.45
20170.130.45
20160.130.46
20150.130.44
20140.170.44
20130.170.42
20120.200.42
20110.170.41
20100.100.39
20090.080.39
20080.080.39
20070.040.39
20060.060.37
20050.060.38
20030.110.36
20020.100.35
20010.100.35
20000.040.33
19990.100.32
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% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006-2024)

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
20241%2%
20141%3%
20131%2%
20081%2%
20061%2%
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% Hispanic
n/a
9%

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1995-2024)

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
20245%8%
20233%8%
20224%8%
20211%7%
20151%6%
20101%4%
20081%4%
20071%3%
20061%3%
20052%3%
20035%2%
20024%2%
20013%2%
20002%2%
19993%1%
19961%1%
19953%1%
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% Black
n/a
15%

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
20231%15%
20141%16%
20131%17%
20121%17%
20111%17%
20061%18%
19992%17%
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% White
96%
67%

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1994-2024)

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
202493%68%
202393%69%
202295%69%
202197%70%
202095%71%
201995%71%
201893%72%
201793%72%
201693%72%
201593%73%
201491%73%
201391%74%
201289%74%
201191%75%
201095%76%
200996%76%
200896%76%
200798%76%
200697%77%
200597%77%
2004100%78%
200394%78%
200295%79%
200195%79%
200098%80%
199995%81%
1998100%81%
1997100%81%
199699%82%
199597%82%
1994100%82%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2014-2024)

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
20241%6%
20233%6%
20221%5%
20212%5%
20203%4%
20193%4%
20185%4%
20175%4%
20165%3%
20154%3%
20143%2%
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All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $38,930 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,759 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.
Definition of Terms
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM

Total Revenues Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
2023$6 MM$7 MM
2022$4 MM$6 MM
2021$6 MM$7 MM
2020$4 MM$6 MM
2019$4 MM$6 MM
2018$4 MM$6 MM
2017$4 MM$6 MM
2016$3 MM$6 MM
2015$3 MM$6 MM
2014$3 MM$6 MM
2012$3 MM$6 MM
2011$3 MM$6 MM
2010$3 MM$6 MM
2009$3 MM$5 MM
2008$3 MM$5 MM
2007$3 MM$5 MM
2006$3 MM$5 MM
2005$3 MM$5 MM
2004$3 MM$5 MM
2003$3 MM$5 MM
2002$3 MM$4 MM
2001$3 MM$4 MM
2000$2 MM$4 MM
1999$2 MM$4 MM
1998$2 MM$4 MM
1997$2 MM$3 MM
1996$2 MM$3 MM
1995$2 MM$3 MM
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Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM

Total Expenditure Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
2023$4 MM$6 MM
2022$6 MM$7 MM
2021$4 MM$6 MM
2020$6 MM$7 MM
2019$4 MM$6 MM
2018$4 MM$6 MM
2017$4 MM$6 MM
2016$3 MM$6 MM
2015$3 MM$6 MM
2014$3 MM$6 MM
2012$3 MM$5 MM
2011$3 MM$6 MM
2010$3 MM$6 MM
2009$3 MM$6 MM
2008$3 MM$6 MM
2007$2 MM$5 MM
2006$2 MM$5 MM
2005$2 MM$5 MM
2004$3 MM$5 MM
2003$2 MM$5 MM
2002$2 MM$5 MM
2001$2 MM$4 MM
2000$2 MM$4 MM
1999$2 MM$4 MM
1998$2 MM$4 MM
1997$2 MM$3 MM
1996$2 MM$3 MM
1995$1 MM$3 MM
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Revenue / Student
$38,930
$15,190

Average Revenue Per Student Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
2023$42,715$12,828
2022$27,462$10,721
2021$51,689$13,574
2020$27,462$10,721
2019$26,054$11,328
2018$24,808$11,298
2017$23,907$11,359
2016$24,770$10,788
2015$21,777$9,469
2014$24,600$9,927
2012$25,515$9,889
2011$23,971$9,681
2010$21,621$9,469
2009$19,955$8,810
2008$18,580$8,648
2007$17,030$8,379
2006$14,698$8,290
2005$13,838$7,623
2004$13,000$7,592
2003$11,594$7,245
2002$12,135$6,806
2001$10,806$7,002
2000$9,740$6,217
1999$9,115$5,811
1998$8,079$5,726
1997$7,665$5,500
1995$7,093$4,709
1992$5,584$3,754
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Spending / Student
$24,759
$14,008

Average Expenditure Per Student Trends

YearShell Knob 78 School DistrictMissouri
2023$27,167$11,362
2022$41,797$11,595
2021$32,874$12,023
2020$41,797$11,595
2019$24,899$11,339
2018$24,192$10,855
2017$23,727$11,263
2016$23,619$10,861
2015$23,554$9,562
2014$25,363$9,640
2012$23,985$9,313
2011$22,355$9,303
2010$23,386$9,562
2009$19,539$8,968
2008$16,327$9,268
2007$14,455$8,911
2006$12,090$8,142
2005$12,533$7,369
2004$12,294$7,250
2003$11,060$7,305
2002$11,000$7,131
2001$9,975$6,892
2000$8,983$6,240
1999$9,230$5,803
1998$9,252$5,573
1997$8,536$5,302
1995$6,259$4,594
1992$5,484$3,754
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Best Shell Knob 78 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Shell Knob Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
24400 State Hwy 39
Shell Knob, MO 65747
(417) 858-6743
Gr: PK-8 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District manages 1 public schools serving 158 students.
What is the rank of Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District is ranked #295 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 Shell Knob 78 School District?
96% of Shell Knob 78 School District students are White, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Shell Knob 78 School District?
Shell Knob 78 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 7:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Shell Knob 78 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,759 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has declined by 40% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: K-08
  • Enrollment: 158 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 4%
  • : Top 50% in MO
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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