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ASH Grove R-IV School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 745 students in ASH Grove R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏs in ASH Grove R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
745 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
59 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
ASH Grove R-IV School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 555 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
94%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,677 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,119 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,677
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,119
$13,908
Best ASH Grove R-IV School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ash Grove High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2330
Gr: 7-12 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Bois D'arc Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10315 W State Hwy T
Bois D Arc, MO 65612
(417) 742-2203
Bois D Arc, MO 65612
(417) 742-2203
Gr: 4-6 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Ash Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Maple Ln
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2533
Ash Grove, MO 65604
(417) 751-2533
Gr: PK-3 | 260 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to ASH Grove R-IV School District?
ASH Grove R-IV School District manages 3 public schools serving 745 students.
What is the rank of ASH Grove R-IV School District?
ASH Grove R-IV School District is ranked #172 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in ASH Grove R-IV School District?
94% of ASH Grove R-IV School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of ASH Grove R-IV School District?
ASH Grove R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is ASH Grove R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,119 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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