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Schools in Farmington · Farmington R-VII School District

Farmington’s public schools outscore 84% of Missouri districts

Math proficiency in Farmington’s districts is 49%, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Farmington, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.

#56of 247 Missouri townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From Missouri state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
51%
▲ 8 pts vs MO 43%
2021–22
Math proficiency
49%
▲ 10 pts vs MO 39%
2021–22
Graduate on time
94%
▲ 5 pts vs MO 89%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$11.2K
▼ 23% vs MO $14.6K
FY2024
Students per teacher
14.4
MO 12.8 · larger classes
Schools in town
10
3,928 students on the public path
In brief

Farmington’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 625 Missouri towns with household incomes within a quarter of Farmington’s, its schools beat 89%, higher than their 84% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 51% and math 49% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide; 94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 89%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $11,200 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then three elementary, one middle and one high school

Which school depends on the address at the later steps. See the path ↓

Choice beyond the district

St. Paul Lutheran School (private), St. Joseph School (private) and St. Paul Lutheran High School (private) are in town. Every school ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Farmington’s grade

A Test scoresB+ Graduation

A−: better than 84% of Missouri school districts, #56 of 247 Missouri towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the Missouri average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

Missouri school districts we grade (535)Better than 84%
Lower resultsHigher results
Missouri towns with similar household incomes (625)Better than 89%
A−AA fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 2,081 test results and a graduating class of 303 could put Farmington anywhere from A− to A. The tests are from spring 2022, when 100% of Farmington’s students in the tested grades sat them (2,096 in math, 2,066 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Farmington, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
PK–KTruman Learning CenterFarmington R-VII School DistrictNo scores
1–43 elementary schoolsDepends on your addressB− to B+
7–8Farmington MiddleFarmington R-VII School DistrictB+
9–12Farmington SR. HighFarmington R-VII School DistrictA

Farmington’s public schools are run by Farmington R-VII School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Farmington R-VII School DistrictGrades PK–12 · 8 schools · 3,937 students, down 1% since 2020–21 · 14.4 per teacher (MO 12.8)
$11,200MO $14,569 · FY2024
A−
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading51%
State average 43.2% · 2066 students tested
Math49%
State average 39.2% · 2096 students tested

Farmington vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Farmington’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
FarmingtonA−Farmington R-VII

Every school in Farmington

10 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Missouri’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Farmingtonby address
Truman Learning Center
Elementary · Grades PK–K
403 students14:1Rate it →
Roosevelt Elem.
Elementary · Grades 1–4
B−
387 students14:1Rate it →
Washington-Franklin Elem.
Elementary · Grades 1–4
B−
363 students16:1Rate it →
Jefferson Elem.
Elementary · Grades 1–4
B+
343 students13:1Rate it →
Lincoln Intermediate
Middle · Grades 5–6
B
521 students14:1Rate it →
Farmington Middle
Middle · Grades 7–8
B+
557 students13:1Rate it →
Farmington SR. High
High · Grades 9–12
A
1,354 students16:1Rate it →
Private schoolstuition; no state tests, so no grade
St. Paul Lutheran School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Religious
239 students14:1Rate it →
St. Joseph School
Elementary · Grades PK–8
Private · Catholic
146 students15:1Rate it →
St. Paul Lutheran High School
High · Grades 9–12
Private · Religious
70 students10:1Rate it →

Left off: 3 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Farmington Correctional Center, Farmington Treatment Center and Juvenile Detention CTR.).

Questions about Farmington’s schools

Are Farmington’s schools good?

By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Farmington children attend outscore 84% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A− Schools grade, #56 of 247 Missouri towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 89%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Farmington in?

Farmington R-VII School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 3,937 students in 8 schools (2024–25).

Where do Farmington kids go to high school?

Farmington SR. High, with 1,354 students; its own test results earn an A.

What is Farmington’s graduation rate?

94% of the class of 2023 in Farmington R-VII School District graduated in four years, against 89% across Missouri.

How much does Farmington spend per student?

$11,200 in Farmington R-VII School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

Are there private schools in Farmington?

Yes: St. Paul Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 239 students), St. Joseph School (Catholic, grades PK–8, 146 students) and St. Paul Lutheran High School (religious, grades 9–12, 70 students).

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Missouri. Stars are from neighbors.