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6.2 avg / 10

Excelsior Springs 40 School District

School District · Excelsior Springs, Missouri

Students: 2,638
Teachers (FTE): 197

Avg Rating

6.2

out of 10

Schools

7

3 elem, 1 mid, 2 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,560

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.4:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#258 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,560

+$38 vs Missouri median

District size

2,638 students

Much larger than Missouri median

About Excelsior Springs 40

Excelsior Springs 40 is a Excelsior Springs, Missouri school district serving 7 schools. The district educates 2,638 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.4:1. The district invests $12,560 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.2/10, Excelsior Springs 40 demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Lewis Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.

In standardized testing, Excelsior Springs 40 students show an average math proficiency of 32.8% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.

The district includes 3 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.

District Map

Schools in Excelsior Springs 40, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 32.8%
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ELA Proficiency 43.1%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Excelsior Springs 40 with test data.

District Details

City
Excelsior Springs
Total Enrollment
2,638
Teachers (FTE)
197
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Excelsior Springs 40?

Excelsior Springs 40 has 7 schools in total — 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Excelsior Springs 40?

The average composite rating for Excelsior Springs 40 is 6.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Excelsior Springs 40?

Excelsior Springs 40 spends $12,560 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Excelsior Springs 40?

The average student-teacher ratio in Excelsior Springs 40 is 13.4:1.

What is the top-rated school in Excelsior Springs 40?

Lewis Elementary is the highest-rated school in Excelsior Springs 40 with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What are the test scores in Excelsior Springs 40?

Across schools in Excelsior Springs 40 with test data, the average math proficiency is 32.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Excelsior Springs 40 compare to other districts in Missouri?

Excelsior Springs 40 has an average school rating of 6.2/10 across 7 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.2/10
Math Proficiency
32.8%
ELA Proficiency
43.1%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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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