For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in Plato R-V 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 Plato R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,473 Schools
# Students
566 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plato R-V 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
#355 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.09
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,207 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,343 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$6 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$6 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,207
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,343
$13,908
Best Plato R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plato Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Plato High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
10645 Plato Dr
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Plato, MO 65552
(417) 458-4980
Gr: 6-12 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plato R-V School District?
Plato R-V School District manages 2 public schools serving 566 students.
What is the rank of Plato R-V School District?
Plato R-V School District is ranked #375 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 Plato R-V School District?
95% of Plato R-V School District students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plato R-V School District?
Plato R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Plato R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,343 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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