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6.1 avg / 10

Kearney R-i School District

School District · Kearney, Missouri

Students: 3,500
Teachers (FTE): 255
Estimated Scores: 11%

Avg Rating

6.1

out of 10

Schools

9

5 elem, 1 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,505

Student-Teacher Ratio

13.7:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#276 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,505

$17 vs Missouri median

District size

3,500 students

Much larger than Missouri median

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. The district invests $12,505 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.1/10, Kearney R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Hawthorne Elem., which has a composite score of 8.2/10.

In standardized testing, Kearney R-i students show an average math proficiency of 59.0% and ELA proficiency of 61.5%.

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

Math Proficiency 59.0%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 61.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Kearney R-i with test data.

District Details

City
Kearney
Total Enrollment
3,500
Teachers (FTE)
255
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data 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 6.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Kearney R-i?

Kearney R-i spends $12,505 per student per year.

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?

Hawthorne Elem. is the highest-rated school in Kearney R-i with a composite score of 8.2/10.

What are the test scores in Kearney R-i?

Across schools in Kearney R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 59.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.5%. 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 6.1/10 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 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
6.1/10
Math Proficiency
59.0%
ELA Proficiency
61.5%

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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