Knob Noster R-viii School District
School District · Knob Noster, Missouri
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,236
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
6.3
out of 10
Schools
4
2 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,236
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Knob Noster R-viii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Knob Noster R-viii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Knob Noster Elem.
Knob Noster · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Knob Noster High
Knob Noster · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Whiteman A.f.b. Elem.
Whiteman Afb · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#246 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.0
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,236
$1,291 vs Missouri median
District size
1,894 students
Much larger than Missouri median
The short answer
Knob Noster R-viii ranks #246 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Knob Noster R-viii's schools with real test data average 6.3/10 across 4 schools. Its top-rated schools are Knob Noster Elem. (8.1/10), Knob Noster High (7.4/10), and Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. (5.0/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Knob Noster R-viii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (4 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Knob Noster Elem. | 8.1 / 10 |
| 2 | Knob Noster High | 7.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Whiteman A.f.b. Elem. | 5.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Knob Noster Middle | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Knob Noster R-viii
Knob Noster R-viii is a Knob Noster, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 1,894 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $11,236 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.3/10, Knob Noster R-viii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Knob Noster Elem., which has a composite score of 8.1/10.
In standardized testing, Knob Noster R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 53.3% and ELA proficiency of 60.3%.
The district includes 2 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Knob Noster R-viii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Knob Noster R-viii with test data.
Schools in Knob Noster R-viii
4 schools Elementary Schools 2
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Knob Noster
- Total Enrollment
- 1,894
- Teachers (FTE)
- 142
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Knob Noster R-viii?
Knob Noster R-viii has 4 schools in total — 2 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 Knob Noster R-viii?
The average composite rating for Knob Noster R-viii 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 Knob Noster R-viii?
Knob Noster R-viii spends $11,236 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Knob Noster R-viii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Knob Noster R-viii is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Knob Noster R-viii?
Knob Noster Elem. is the highest-rated school in Knob Noster R-viii with a composite score of 8.1/10.
What are the test scores in Knob Noster R-viii?
Across schools in Knob Noster R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 53.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 60.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Knob Noster R-viii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Knob Noster R-viii has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 4 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
- 6.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 53.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 60.3%
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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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