La Plata R-ii School District
School District · La Plata, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Avg Rating
7.3
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.8:1
Evaluating La Plata R-ii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge La Plata R-ii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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La Plata Elem.
La Plata · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
La Plata High
La Plata · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#100 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.0
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,617
+$2,090 vs Missouri median
District size
307 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in La Plata R-ii
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 | La Plata Elem. | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | La Plata High | 6.6 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About La Plata R-ii
La Plata R-ii is a La Plata, Missouri school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 307 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.8:1. District-level spending was $14,617 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.3/10, La Plata R-ii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is La Plata Elem., which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, La Plata R-ii students show an average math proficiency of 55.3% and ELA proficiency of 53.2%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in La Plata R-ii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in La Plata R-ii with test data.
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- La Plata
- Total Enrollment
- 307
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- District spending per student
- $14,617NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in La Plata R-ii?
La Plata R-ii 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 La Plata R-ii?
The average composite rating for La Plata R-ii is 7.3/10. 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 La Plata R-ii?
La Plata R-ii's district-level spending was $14,617 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 La Plata R-ii?
The average student-teacher ratio in La Plata R-ii is 8.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in La Plata R-ii?
La Plata Elem. is the highest-rated school in La Plata R-ii with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in La Plata R-ii?
Across schools in La Plata R-ii with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.2%. 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
- 7.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.2%
How we rate schools
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Compare La Plata R-ii with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
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- Kansas City 33 (33)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
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- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
- Jefferson City (18)
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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