Richards R-v School District
School District · West Plains, Missouri
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 elem
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,562
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.3:1
Evaluating Richards R-v?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richards R-v 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.
Richards Elem.
West Plains · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$10,562
$1,965 vs Missouri median
District size
385 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Richards R-v
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richards Elem. | 8.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Richards R-v
Richards R-v is a West Plains, Missouri school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 385 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.3:1. The district invests $10,562 per student annually.
With an average rating of 8.5/10, Richards R-v is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richards Elem., which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Richards R-v students show an average math proficiency of 49.1% and ELA proficiency of 51.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school .
District Map
Schools in Richards R-v, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richards R-v with test data.
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- West Plains
- Total Enrollment
- 385
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richards R-v?
Richards R-v has 1 schools in total — 1 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Richards R-v?
The average composite rating for Richards R-v is 8.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richards R-v?
Richards R-v spends $10,562 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richards R-v?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richards R-v is 14.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richards R-v?
Richards Elem. is the highest-rated school in Richards R-v with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Richards R-v?
Across schools in Richards R-v with test data, the average math proficiency is 49.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.4%. 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
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 49.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.4%
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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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