Mexico 59 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,426 students in Mexico 59 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Mexico 59 School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Mexico 59 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 88% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.44
0.51
# American Indian Students
5 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
11 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
230 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
8%
# Black Students
171 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
7%
15%
# White Students
1,780 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
73%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
229 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
164
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
171
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
170
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
181
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
169
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
181
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
158
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
141
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
163
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
168
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
191
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
206
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
207
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
156
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 $12,168 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 $10,560 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 Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,426 students.
What is the rank of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District is ranked #411 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (bottom 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mexico 59 School District?
73% of Mexico 59 School District students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mexico 59 School District?
Mexico 59 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mexico 59 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,560 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: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 2,426 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 27%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 36% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 27% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
