Ballard R-ii School District
School District · Butler, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$18,490
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Evaluating Ballard R-ii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Ballard R-ii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Ballard High
Butler · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Ballard Elem.
Butler · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#324 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,490
+$5,963 vs Missouri median
District size
118 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Ballard R-ii
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 | Ballard High | 6.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Ballard Elem. | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Ballard R-ii
Ballard R-ii is a Butler, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 118 students with a student-teacher ratio of 6.9:1. The district invests $18,490 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Ballard R-ii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Ballard High, which has a composite score of 6.1/10.
In standardized testing, Ballard R-ii students show an average math proficiency of 35.5% and ELA proficiency of 42.6%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Ballard R-ii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Ballard R-ii with test data.
Schools in Ballard R-ii
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Butler
- Total Enrollment
- 118
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Ballard R-ii?
Ballard R-ii 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 Ballard R-ii?
The average composite rating for Ballard R-ii is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Ballard R-ii?
Ballard R-ii spends $18,490 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Ballard R-ii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Ballard R-ii is 6.9:1.
What is the top-rated school in Ballard R-ii?
Ballard High is the highest-rated school in Ballard R-ii with a composite score of 6.1/10.
What are the test scores in Ballard R-ii?
Across schools in Ballard R-ii with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 42.6%. 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 42.6%
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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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