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Sunrise R-IX School District

4485 Sunrise School Rd
Desoto, MO 63020-5140
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 316 students in Sunrise R-IX School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
51±¬ÁÏ in Sunrise R-IX School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black), 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
316 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
30 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Sunrise R-IX 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 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#349 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
37%
39%
33%
43%
40-44%
38%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.12
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
3%
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 $16,693 is higher 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 $14,098 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$5 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,693
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,098
$13,908

Best Sunrise R-IX School District 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunrise Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4485 Sunrise School Rd
De Soto, MO 63020
(636) 586-6660
Grades: PK-8
| 316 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District manages 1 public schools serving 316 students.
What is the rank of Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District is ranked #357 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Sunrise R-IX School District?
94% of Sunrise R-IX School District students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sunrise R-IX School District?
Sunrise R-IX School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sunrise R-IX School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,098 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 316 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 37% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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