Lawson R-XIV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,114 students in Lawson R-XIV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Lawson R-XIV School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Lawson R-XIV School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 554 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 95% 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
0.09
0.51
# American Indian Students
6 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
25 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
9 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
1,064 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
8 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
68
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
81
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
79
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
89
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
76
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
98
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
73
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
96
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
85
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
97
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
83
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
111
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
78
65,149
# 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 $11,327 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,977 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,114 students.
What is the rank of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District is ranked #92 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) 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 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
What is the racial composition of students in Lawson R-XIV School District?
95% of Lawson R-XIV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Lawson R-XIV School District?
Lawson R-XIV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Lawson R-XIV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,977 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 3 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 1,114 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 4%
Graduation Rate
: ≥95% (Top 5% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 59% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
