For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 571 students in Alton R-IV School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Alton R-IV School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
571 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
58 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alton R-IV School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#447 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.06
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
97%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,935 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 42% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,977 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,935
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,977
$14,008
Best Alton R-IV School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7217
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Alton High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
505 School Street
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Alton, MO 65606
(417) 778-7215
Gr: 6-12 | 281 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District manages 2 public schools serving 571 students.
What is the rank of Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District is ranked #457 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alton R-IV School District?
97% of Alton R-IV School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alton R-IV School District?
Alton R-IV School District has a student/teacher ratio of 10:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Alton R-IV School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,977 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
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