Platte County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,283 students in Platte County R-III 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 Platte County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Platte County R-III School District, which is ranked within the top 20% 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 92% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.50
# American Indian Students
15 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
103 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
2%
2%
# Hispanic Students
373 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
8%
# Black Students
418 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
10%
15%
# White Students
3,093 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
72%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
36 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
245 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
294
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
308
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
317
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
304
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
324
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
308
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
320
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
379
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
336
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
324
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
340
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
330
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 $21,734 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 72% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,813 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District manages 7 public schools serving 4,283 students.
What is the rank of Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District is ranked #92 out of 555 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Platte County R-III School District?
72% of Platte County R-III School District students are White, 10% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Platte County R-III School District?
Platte County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Platte County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,813 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 7 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,283 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 92% (Top 20% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 45% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 54% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 52% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
