West St. Francois Co. R-iv School District
School District · Leadwood, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Avg Rating
7.1
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,495
Student-Teacher Ratio
14.7:1
Evaluating West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge West St. Francois Co. R-iv 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.
West County Elem.
Park Hills · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West County Middle
Park Hills · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
West County High
Park Hills · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#114 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,495
$1,032 vs Missouri median
District size
953 students
Larger than Missouri median
The short answer
West St. Francois Co. R-iv ranks #114 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. West St. Francois Co. R-iv's schools with real test data average 7.1/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are West County Elem. (8.5/10), West County Middle (7.0/10), and West County High (5.8/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in West St. Francois Co. R-iv
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | West County Elem. | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | West County Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | West County High | 5.8 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About West St. Francois Co. R-iv
West St. Francois Co. R-iv is a Leadwood, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 953 students with a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The district invests $11,495 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.1/10, West St. Francois Co. R-iv is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is West County Elem., which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, West St. Francois Co. R-iv students show an average math proficiency of 50.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in West St. Francois Co. R-iv, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in West St. Francois Co. R-iv with test data.
Schools in West St. Francois Co. R-iv
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Leadwood
- Total Enrollment
- 953
- Teachers (FTE)
- 65
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
West St. Francois Co. R-iv has 3 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 West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
The average composite rating for West St. Francois Co. R-iv is 7.1/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
West St. Francois Co. R-iv spends $11,495 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
The average student-teacher ratio in West St. Francois Co. R-iv is 14.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
West County Elem. is the highest-rated school in West St. Francois Co. R-iv with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in West St. Francois Co. R-iv?
Across schools in West St. Francois Co. R-iv with test data, the average math proficiency is 50.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does West St. Francois Co. R-iv compare to other districts in Missouri?
West St. Francois Co. R-iv has an average school rating of 7.1/10 across 3 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
- 7.1/10
- Math Proficiency
- 50.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.5%
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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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