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7.4 avg / 10

Sheldon R-viii School District

School District · Sheldon, Missouri

Students: 205
Teachers (FTE): 23

Avg Rating

7.4

out of 10

Schools

2

1 elem, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,511

Student-Teacher Ratio

8.9:1

How this district compares

Missouri rank

#63 of 461

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.1

above Missouri avg

Per-pupil spending

$14,511

+$1,989 vs Missouri median

District size

205 students

Smaller than Missouri median

About Sheldon R-viii

Sheldon R-viii is a Sheldon, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 205 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8.9:1. The district invests $14,511 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.4/10, Sheldon R-viii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

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

In standardized testing, Sheldon R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 46.2% and ELA proficiency of 39.5%.

The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Sheldon R-viii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 46.2%
School
State
N/A
ELA Proficiency 39.5%
School
State
N/A

Average proficiency across all schools in Sheldon R-viii with test data.

Schools in Sheldon R-viii

2 schools
Elementary Schools 1
Sheldon Elem.
6.5
High Schools 1
Sheldon High
8.3

District Details

State
Missouri
City
Sheldon
Total Enrollment
205
Teachers (FTE)
23
Child Poverty Rate
0.2%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sheldon R-viii?

Sheldon R-viii 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 Sheldon R-viii?

The average composite rating for Sheldon R-viii 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 Sheldon R-viii?

Sheldon R-viii spends $14,511 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Sheldon R-viii?

The average student-teacher ratio in Sheldon R-viii is 8.9:1.

What is the top-rated school in Sheldon R-viii?

Sheldon High is the highest-rated school in Sheldon R-viii with a composite score of 8.3/10.

What are the test scores in Sheldon R-viii?

Across schools in Sheldon R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 46.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

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
7.4/10
Math Proficiency
46.2%
ELA Proficiency
39.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

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

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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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