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7.1 avg / 10

Potosi R-iii School District

School District · Potosi, Missouri

Students: 2,049
Teachers (FTE): 158

Avg Rating

7.1

out of 10

Schools

4

1 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,029

Student-Teacher Ratio

13:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#107 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.8

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$11,029

$1,493 vs Missouri median

District size

2,049 students

Much larger than Missouri median

About Potosi R-iii

Potosi R-iii is a Potosi, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 2,049 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. The district invests $11,029 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.1/10, Potosi R-iii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Potosi Elem., which has a composite score of 8.3/10.

In standardized testing, Potosi R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 50.1% and ELA proficiency of 58.0%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Potosi R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 50.1%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 58.0%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Potosi R-iii with test data.

Schools in Potosi R-iii

4 schools

District Details

City
Potosi
Total Enrollment
2,049
Teachers (FTE)
158
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Potosi R-iii?

Potosi R-iii has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Potosi R-iii?

The average composite rating for Potosi R-iii is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Potosi R-iii?

Potosi R-iii spends $11,029 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Potosi R-iii?

The average student-teacher ratio in Potosi R-iii is 13:1.

What is the top-rated school in Potosi R-iii?

Potosi Elem. is the highest-rated school in Potosi R-iii with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Potosi R-iii?

Across schools in Potosi R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 58.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Potosi R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?

Potosi R-iii has an average school rating of 7.1/10 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 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
7.1/10
Math Proficiency
50.1%
ELA Proficiency
58.0%

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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