For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 908 students in Steelville R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Steelville R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
908 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
73 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Steelville R-III 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 90-94% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#360 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)90-94%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,102 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,302 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,102
$15,190
Spending / Student
$12,302
$14,008
Best Steelville R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Steelville High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
17154 Highway 19
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2144
Gr: 9-12 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Steelville Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
810 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2176
Gr: 5-8 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Steelville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
868 W Main St
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Steelville, MO 65565
(573) 775-2099
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Steelville R-III School District?
Steelville R-III School District manages 3 public schools serving 908 students.
What is the rank of Steelville R-III School District?
Steelville R-III School District is ranked #352 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 Steelville R-III School District?
96% of Steelville R-III School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Steelville R-III School District?
Steelville R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Steelville R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,302 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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