Kearney R-I School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,561 students in Kearney R-I School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Kearney R-I School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Kearney R-I School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 97% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.18
0.50
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
13 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
168 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
22 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
3,217 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
136 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
107
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
229
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
236
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
251
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
273
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
289
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
287
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
265
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
234
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
289
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
277
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
275
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
275
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
274
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,347 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,184 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Kearney R-I School District?
Kearney R-I School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,561 students.
What is the rank of Kearney R-I School District?
Kearney R-I School District is ranked #32 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Kearney R-I School District?
90% of Kearney R-I School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Kearney R-I School District?
Kearney 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 Kearney R-I School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,184 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 10% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,561 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 10%
Graduation Rate
: 97% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 53% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
