Wheaton R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 429 students in Wheaton R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Wheaton R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Wheaton R-III 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
83 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
19%
2%
# Hispanic Students
20 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
136,473 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
308 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
72%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
16 Students
48,845 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:
35
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
28
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
29
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
25
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
28
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
30
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
40
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
32
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
33
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
26
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
35
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
27
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
31
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
30
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 $11,121 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,336 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 429 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District is ranked #456 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%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton R-III School District?
72% of Wheaton R-III School District students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Wheaton R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,336 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 2 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 429 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Graduation Rate
: 60-79% (Btm 50% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 29% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
