Silex R-i School District
School District · Silex, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
457
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Silex R-i?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Silex R-i as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Silex High
Silex · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Silex Elem.
Silex · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#329 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,680
$1,847 vs Missouri median
District size
457 students
Smaller than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Silex 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 | Silex High | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Silex Elem. | 3.4 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Silex R-i
Silex R-i is a Silex, Missouri school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 457 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $10,680 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Silex R-i demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Silex High, which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Silex R-i students show an average math proficiency of 48.5% and ELA proficiency of 53.8%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Silex R-i, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Silex R-i with test data.
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Silex
- Total Enrollment
- 457
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- District spending per student
- $10,680NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Silex R-i?
Silex 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 Silex R-i?
The average composite rating for Silex R-i is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Silex R-i?
Silex R-i's district-level spending was $10,680 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Silex R-i?
The average student-teacher ratio in Silex R-i is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Silex R-i?
Silex High is the highest-rated school in Silex R-i with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Silex R-i?
Across schools in Silex R-i with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 53.8%. 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
- 5.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 53.8%
How we rate schools
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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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