Kearney R-i School District
School District · Kearney, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
3,500
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Kearney R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Kearney R-i 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.
Kearney Middle
Kearney · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Southview Elem.
Kearney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Kearney Elem.
Kearney · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#211 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,505
$22 vs Missouri median
District size
3,500 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Kearney R-i ranks #211 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Kearney R-i's schools with real test data average 6.6/10 across 8 schools. Its top-rated schools are Kearney Middle (8.5/10), Southview Elem. (7.9/10), and Kearney Elem. (7.7/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.5/10 despite 19% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Kearney R-i schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Kearney R-i
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (8 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kearney Middle | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Southview Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 3 | Kearney Elem. | 7.7 / 10 |
| 4 | Kearney High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 5 | Dogwood Elem. | 7.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Kearney Jr. High | 5.0 / 10 |
| 7 | Hawthorne Elem. | 5.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Lens | 5.0 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Kearney R-i
Kearney R-i is a Kearney, Missouri school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 3,500 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.7:1. District-level spending was $12,505 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Kearney R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Kearney Middle, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Kearney R-i students show an average math proficiency of 58.2% and ELA proficiency of 64.3%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Kearney R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Kearney R-i with test data.
Schools in Kearney R-i
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
Other Schools2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Kearney
- Total Enrollment
- 3,500
- Teachers (FTE)
- 255
- District spending per student
- $12,505NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 3.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Kearney R-i?
Kearney R-i has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Kearney R-i?
The average composite rating for Kearney R-i is 6.5/10. 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 Kearney R-i?
Kearney R-i's district-level spending was $12,505 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 Kearney R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Kearney R-i is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Kearney R-i?
Kearney Middle is the highest-rated school in Kearney R-i with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Kearney R-i?
Across schools in Kearney R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 58.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 64.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Kearney R-i compare to other districts in Missouri?
Kearney R-i has an average school rating of 6.5/10 across 9 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 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
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 58.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 64.3%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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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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