Alton R-iv School District
School District · Alton, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,861
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
5.9
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,861
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Alton R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alton R-iv as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Alton High
Alton · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Alton Elementary
Alton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#310 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.4
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,861
+$334 vs Missouri median
District size
586 students
Typical than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Alton R-iv
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alton High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Alton Elementary | 4.0 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alton R-iv
Alton R-iv is a Alton, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 586 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $12,861 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.9/10, Alton R-iv demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Alton High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Alton R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 34.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
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Schools in Alton R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alton R-iv with test data.
Schools in Alton R-iv
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Alton
- Total Enrollment
- 586
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alton R-iv?
Alton R-iv has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alton R-iv?
The average composite rating for Alton R-iv is 5.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alton R-iv?
Alton R-iv spends $12,861 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alton R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alton R-iv is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alton R-iv?
Alton High is the highest-rated school in Alton R-iv with a composite score of 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Alton R-iv?
Across schools in Alton R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.5%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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