Richland R-i School District
School District · Essex, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$15,300
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
Evaluating Richland R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Richland R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Richland High
Essex · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Richland Elem.
Essex · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#105 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$15,300
+$2,773 vs Missouri median
District size
263 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Richland R-i
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 | Richland High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Richland Elem. | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Richland R-i
Richland R-i is a Essex, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 263 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. The district invests $15,300 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Richland R-i is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Richland High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Richland R-i students show an average math proficiency of 72.6% and ELA proficiency of 72.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Richland R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Richland R-i with test data.
Schools in Richland R-i
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Essex
- Total Enrollment
- 263
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Richland R-i?
Richland R-i 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 Richland R-i?
The average composite rating for Richland R-i is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Richland R-i?
Richland R-i spends $15,300 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Richland R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Richland R-i is 12:1.
What is the top-rated school in Richland R-i?
Richland High is the highest-rated school in Richland R-i with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Richland R-i?
Across schools in Richland R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 72.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 72.4%. 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 72.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 72.4%
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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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