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Wheaton R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 440 students in Wheaton R-III 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 Wheaton R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Asian), 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
440 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
35 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Wheaton 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 60-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#489 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)60-79%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.46
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
22%
2%
% Hispanic
4%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
70%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,843 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,077 is less than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,843
$15,190
Spending / Student
$10,077
$14,008
Best Wheaton R-III School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wheaton High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7249
Gr: 7-12 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Wheaton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
116 Mccall
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Wheaton, MO 64874
(417) 652-7240
Gr: PK-6 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 440 students.
What is the rank of Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District is ranked #480 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Wheaton R-III School District?
70% of Wheaton R-III School District students are White, 22% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Wheaton R-III School District?
Wheaton R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Wheaton R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,077 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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