Liberal R-II 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 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 284 students in Liberal R-II 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 Liberal R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Liberal R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 80% has decreased from 80-89% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.05
0.51
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
277 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
98%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
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:
18
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
20
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
23
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
18
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
13
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
18
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
23
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
23
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
34
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
25
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
28
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 $18,067 is higher 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 $31,743 is higher 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 Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District manages 3 public schools serving 284 students.
What is the rank of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District is ranked #244 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) 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: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Liberal R-II School District?
98% of Liberal R-II School District students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Liberal R-II School District?
Liberal R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Liberal R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $31,743 is higher 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: 284 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Minority Enrollment: 2%
Graduation Rate
: ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
