Sparta R-iii School District
School District · Sparta, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Avg Rating
5.8
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,406
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.2:1
Evaluating Sparta R-iii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sparta R-iii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Sparta Elem.
Sparta · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sparta Middle
Sparta · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Sparta High
Sparta · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#330 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.5
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,406
$2,121 vs Missouri median
District size
712 students
Typical than Missouri median
The short answer
Sparta R-iii ranks #330 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Sparta R-iii's schools with real test data average 6.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Sparta Elem. (8.2/10), Sparta Middle (7.0/10), and Sparta High (4.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Sparta R-iii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 4). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sparta Elem. | 8.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Sparta Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Sparta High | 4.8 / 10 |
See all 4 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sparta R-iii
Sparta R-iii is a Sparta, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 712 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.2:1. The district invests $10,406 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.8/10, Sparta R-iii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sparta Elem., which has a composite score of 8.2/10.
In standardized testing, Sparta R-iii students show an average math proficiency of 43.9% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Sparta R-iii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sparta R-iii with test data.
Schools in Sparta R-iii
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Sparta
- Total Enrollment
- 712
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sparta R-iii?
Sparta R-iii has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sparta R-iii?
The average composite rating for Sparta R-iii is 5.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sparta R-iii?
Sparta R-iii spends $10,406 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sparta R-iii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sparta R-iii is 13.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sparta R-iii?
Sparta Elem. is the highest-rated school in Sparta R-iii with a composite score of 8.2/10.
What are the test scores in Sparta R-iii?
Across schools in Sparta R-iii with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.9% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Sparta R-iii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Sparta R-iii has an average school rating of 5.8/10 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 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
- 43.9%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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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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