For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 245 students in Glenwood R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料 in Glenwood R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% 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
1 School
2,477 Schools
# Students
245 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Glenwood R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#392 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.02
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
99%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,539 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,669 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,539
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,669
$13,908
Best Glenwood R-VIII School District 51爆料s (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10286 State Rte 17
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
West Plains, MO 65775
(417) 256-4849
Gr: PK-8 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Glenwood R-VIII School District?
Glenwood R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 245 students.
What is the rank of Glenwood R-VIII School District?
Glenwood R-VIII School District is ranked #397 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Glenwood R-VIII School District?
99% of Glenwood R-VIII School District students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Glenwood R-VIII School District?
Glenwood R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Glenwood R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,669 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
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