Willard R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,648 students in Willard R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Willard R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Willard R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 98% 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
0.27
0.51
# American Indian Students
29 Students
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
38 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
287 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
191 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
4%
15%
# White Students
3,956 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
85%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
8 Students
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
139 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
214
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
289
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
368
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
325
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
336
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
333
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
322
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
349
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
362
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
350
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
416
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
378
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
294
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
312
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,687 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 $11,406 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 Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,648 students.
What is the rank of Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District is ranked #140 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 graduation rate (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Willard R-II School District?
85% of Willard R-II School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Willard R-II School District?
Willard R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Willard R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,406 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: 9 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,648 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 15%
Graduation Rate
: 98% (Top 1% in MO)
Overall District Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 49% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 43% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
