Golden City R-iii School District
School District · Golden City, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$17,374
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.8:1
Evaluating Golden City R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Golden City R-iii 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.
Golden City Elem.
Golden City · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Golden City High
Golden City · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#256 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.0
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,374
+$4,847 vs Missouri median
District size
155 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Golden City R-iii
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 | Golden City Elem. | 6.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Golden City High | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Golden City R-iii
Golden City R-iii is a Golden City, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 155 students with a student-teacher ratio of 7.8:1. The district invests $17,374 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Golden City R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Golden City Elem., which has a composite score of 6.6/10.
In standardized testing, Golden City R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 42.6% and ELA proficiency of 49.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Golden City R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Golden City R-iii with test data.
Schools in Golden City R-iii
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Golden City
- Total Enrollment
- 155
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Golden City R-iii?
Golden City R-iii 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 Golden City R-iii?
The average composite rating for Golden City R-iii is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Golden City R-iii?
Golden City R-iii spends $17,374 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Golden City R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Golden City R-iii is 7.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Golden City R-iii?
Golden City Elem. is the highest-rated school in Golden City R-iii with a composite score of 6.6/10.
What are the test scores in Golden City R-iii?
Across schools in Golden City R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 49.2%. 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 49.2%
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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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