Guest, Sign inJoin
A−

Sheldon R-VIII School District

Public school districtGrades PK–12Regional · 4 towns

Serves Drywood, Montevallo, Sheldon and Dover, and parts of Doylesport and Milford.

Students
212
Schools
2
Spent per student
$12,912
MO $14,569
Students per teacher
9:1
Free or reduced lunch
61%
The gist

What stands out about Sheldon R-VIII School District

  • School Grade A−: better than 80% of Missouri districts
  • Math proficiency 17 pts above the state
  • Spends 11% less per student than the MO average
  • 9 students per teacher
  • Enrollment up 10.4% since 2020

Where would my kid go?

The school path for Richards.

PK–2Weber Elem.Nevada R-V School District
3–122 schoolsNevada R-V School District
122 high schoolsNevada R-V School District
122 high schoolsNevada R-V School District

Test scores vs. MO

2020–21
Math proficiency52%
State average 35.3%
Reading / language arts42%
State average 45.3%
Graduation rate (4-year)90%
State average 90.6% · small group: the state reports 80–100%

Where the money goes

fiscal 2024
$12,912 per student · 11% below MO
Spending
Classroom instruction 59%Support & administration 34%Other 7%
Paid for by
Local (mostly property tax) 34%State 54%Federal 11%

U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances.

Enrollment over time
192’20
175’21
174’22
205’23
212’24

Up 10.4% since 2020.

Students
White 94%Hispanic 4%Two or more races 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%

Schools in the district

2 public schools.

Towns served

Nearby districts

Compare spending and schools next door.

District facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES directory and district boundaries) and the U.S. Census Bureau school finance survey. Test scores and graduation: EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Neighbor ratings are opinions.

Post to Richards

We’ll email a one-tap link to publish your post. No password, and nothing is public until you click it.
Already a member? Sign in