Buchanan Co. R-iv School District
School District · Dekalb, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
292
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.4:1
Evaluating Buchanan Co. R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Buchanan Co. R-iv as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Rushville Elem.
Rushville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Dekalb Jr.-sr. High
Dekalb · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#351 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,248
+$721 vs Missouri median
District size
292 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Buchanan Co. 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 | Rushville Elem. | 6.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Dekalb Jr.-sr. High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Buchanan Co. R-iv
Buchanan Co. R-iv is a Dekalb, Missouri school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 292 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.4:1. District-level spending was $13,248 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, Buchanan Co. R-iv demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rushville Elem., which has a composite score of 6.3/10.
In standardized testing, Buchanan Co. R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 45.8% and ELA proficiency of 59.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Buchanan Co. R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Buchanan Co. R-iv with test data.
Schools in Buchanan Co. R-iv
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Dekalb
- Total Enrollment
- 292
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- District spending per student
- $13,248NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Buchanan Co. R-iv?
Buchanan Co. 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 Buchanan Co. R-iv?
The average composite rating for Buchanan Co. R-iv is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Buchanan Co. R-iv?
Buchanan Co. R-iv's district-level spending was $13,248 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Buchanan Co. R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in Buchanan Co. R-iv is 10.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Buchanan Co. R-iv?
Rushville Elem. is the highest-rated school in Buchanan Co. R-iv with a composite score of 6.3/10.
What are the test scores in Buchanan Co. R-iv?
Across schools in Buchanan Co. R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 59.1%. 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 59.1%
How we rate schools
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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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