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Fordland R-III School District
  • FORDLAND, MO
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Fordland R-III School District

#12 in Best School Districts in Springfield, MO Area
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Diversity
      C
    3. Teachers
      A
    4. College Prep
      B+
    5. Clubs & Activities
      B
    6. Administration
      B+
    7. Sports
      C minus
    8. Food
      C
    9. Resources & Facilities
      B minus
    fordland.k12.mo.us
    (417) 767-2298
    1230 SCHOOL ST
    FORDLAND, MO 65652
    About Fordland R-III School District...

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    Grades
    PK, K-12
    Total Schools
    3
    Students
    583

    From Fordland R-III School District

    Fordland R-III School District provides a diverse education that prepares students for their future endeavors. Fordland R-III School District is one of the best-kept secrets of the Ozarks. Our district offers smaller class sizes taught by high-quality educators. Fordland is proud to be home to the 2020 Missouri Teacher of the Year and a 2022 Teacher of the Year Semifinalist. Our smaller class sizes allow more individualized attention.

    We offer students a wide variety of academic programs including Gifted and Talented, Advanced Placement Courses, and Dual Enrollment for college credit. This wide variety of academic programming allows families the ability to find the best fit for their child.

    Students also have access to a wide variety of extracurricular activities from sports teams to chess clubs. Our students compete and win at the state and national levels in FBLA, FCCLA, FFA. With an abundance of clubs and athletics, it’s easy for students to find their niche.

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    Academics

    Percent Proficient - Reading
    55%
    Percent Proficient - Math
    42%
    Average Graduation Rate
    90%
    Average SAT
    Average ACT
    25
    25 responses

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    Senior Selected for State Academic Honor!

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    Fordland High School's own, Grace Grandel has been selected for the 2023 Missouri Scholars 100, a statewide program that honors 100 of Missouri's top academic students graduating this year! Congratulations!

    Students

    Diversity
    C
    Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
    Students
    583
    Free or Reduced Lunch
    52.1%
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    Teachers

    Student-Teacher Ratio
    13:1
    National
    17:1
    Average Teacher Salary
    $43,097
    Teachers in First/Second Year
    13.7%

    Finances

    Expenses Per Student
    $14,710 / student
    National
    $12,239
    Education Expenses
    • Instruction
      59%
    • Support Services
      36%
    • Other
      5%

    Living in the Area

    Fordland
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Cost of Living
      A
    2. Good for Families
      C+
    3. Housing
      B
    Median Household Income
    $39,375
    National
    $69,021
    Median Rent
    $575
    National
    $1,163
    Median Home Value
    $91,300
    National
    $244,900
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