Polo R-vii School District
School District · Polo, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Avg Rating
7.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$14,032
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.1:1
Evaluating Polo R-vii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Polo R-vii 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.
Polo Middle
Polo · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Polo Elem.
Polo · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Polo High
Polo · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#80 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$14,032
+$1,505 vs Missouri median
District size
395 students
Smaller than Missouri median
The short answer
Polo R-vii ranks #80 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Polo R-vii's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Polo Middle (9.3/10), Polo Elem. (6.5/10), and Polo High (6.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Polo R-vii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Polo Middle | 9.3 / 10 |
| 2 | Polo Elem. | 6.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Polo High | 6.3 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Polo R-vii
Polo R-vii is a Polo, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 395 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.1:1. The district invests $14,032 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.4/10, Polo R-vii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Polo Middle, which has a composite score of 9.3/10.
In standardized testing, Polo R-vii students show an average math proficiency of 42.5% and ELA proficiency of 51.3%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Polo R-vii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Polo R-vii with test data.
Schools in Polo R-vii
3 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Polo
- Total Enrollment
- 395
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Polo R-vii?
Polo R-vii has 3 schools in total — 1 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 Polo R-vii?
The average composite rating for Polo R-vii is 7.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Polo R-vii?
Polo R-vii spends $14,032 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Polo R-vii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Polo R-vii is 10.1:1.
What is the top-rated school in Polo R-vii?
Polo Middle is the highest-rated school in Polo R-vii with a composite score of 9.3/10.
What are the test scores in Polo R-vii?
Across schools in Polo R-vii with test data, the average math proficiency is 42.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Polo R-vii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Polo R-vii has an average school rating of 7.4/10 across 3 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
- 7.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 42.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.3%
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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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