Missouri Schools
There are 2,474 public schools in Missouri distributed in 565 school districts. A total of 917,395 students attend Missouri schools and 67,756 teachers work for the schools.
By school level, there are 1,223 elementary, 397 middle, 664 high schools, and 190 other type of schools (eg. ungraded, adult education, etc.,).
In addition, 508 private schools are serving students in Missouri.
| Number of District | 565 districts |
|---|---|
| Total Number of Public Schools | 2,474 schools |
| By Level | |
| Elementary | 1,223 schools / 426,282 students |
| Middle | 397 schools / 186,131 students |
| High | 664 schools / 243,958 students |
| Other (Ungraded, Adult Education, other) | 190 schools |
| By Category | |
| Traditional | 2,357 schools |
| Charter | 78 schools |
| Magnet | 23 schools |
| Special Education | 0 schools |
| Alternative | 16 schools |
Missouri Department of Education
Missouri School Districts
In Missouri, 565 school districts are serving their students in 2,474 schools. Springfield R-XII School District is the largest district with 54 schools and 25,379 students.
1359 E. ST. LOUIS, SPRINGFIELD, MO
801 N 11TH ST, ST LOUIS, MO
111 E NORTH ST, EUREKA, MO
2000 NE 46TH ST, KANSAS CITY, MO
1818 W WORLEY ST, COLUMBIA, MO
Student Population
A total of 882,477 students are attending Missouri schools. By gender, there are 454,371 (51.5%) male and 428,106 (51.5%) female students in MO schools.
By race/ethnicity, 657,520 White (74.5%), 141,567 Black (16.0%), and 18,442 Asian (2.1%) students are attending Missouri schools.
Performance in Math and Reading
In 2019, the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) administered the math and reading assessment to representative samples of fourth- and eighth-grade students in the nation, states, and other participating large urban districts. According to the report, percent of students in fourth grade and percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above the NAEP basic in Math. For reading assessment, percent of students in fourth grade and percent of students in eighth grade scored at or above basic score.
You can read more about the assessment at NAEP report card website for Math and Reading.
| 4th Grade | 8th Grade | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | At or Above NAEP Basic | At or Above NAEP Proficient | |
| Math | % | % | % | % |
| Reading | % | % | % | % |
Advanced Placement Programs
In Missouri schools, total 36,618 students are enrolled in at least one (1) AP programs. 3,044 students are enrolled in International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and 67,742 students are participating the SAT and/or ACT test program.
| Number of Students Enrolled | Percent Enrolled | |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Placement Programs | 36,618 | |
| Advanced Placement Math | 7,184 | |
| Advanced Placement Science | 9,893 | |
| Advanced Placement Other programs | 29,871 | |
| International BS program | 3,044 | |
| SAT/ACT Participation | 67,742 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 67,756 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for schools in Missouri and the students to teacher ratio is 14 to 1. 98.5% of teachers are certified. 88.9% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 67,756 | Students per teacher: 14 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 66,729 | 98.5% |
| Teachers who are not certified | 1,008 | 1.5% |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 3,851 | 5.7% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | 3,645 | 5.4% |
| School counselors | 2,921 | Students per counselor: 314 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | 499 | - |
| Security guards | 298 | - |
| Nurses | 2,157 | - |
| Psychologists | 253 | - |
| Social workers | 507 | - |
Public Schools in Missouri
In Missouri, 2,474 public schools are serving 917,395 students. The next lists are showing schools by offering level.
Private Schools in Missouri
508 private schools are serving students in Missouri. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.