Photo: 25or6to4 · CC BY-SA 4.0Weston’s public schools outscore 98% of Missouri districts
61% of students in Weston’s public schools are proficient in math, above the Missouri average (39%). The grade covers the public school district serving Weston, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Missouri, not nationally.
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.
Weston’s schools, in brief
Above the state on tests
Reading proficiency is 61% and math 61% in spring 2022, against 43% and 39% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $16,315 per student, against $14,569 across Missouri (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
One elementary school, then one middle and one high school
From grade 6 the district’s path is West Platte Middle, then West Platte High. See the path ↓
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.
What’s behind Weston’s grade
A+: better than 98% of Missouri school districts. Test scores are above the Missouri average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Weston, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Weston
Central Elem.
Grades PK–5 · 354 students · 11:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Weston
West Platte High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 11:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Weston
West Platte High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 11:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Weston
West Platte High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 11:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Weston
West Platte High
Grades 9–12 · 221 students · 11:1 students per teacher
Weston’s public schools are run by West Platte County R-II School District, which also serves Farley and Iatan. 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.
Well above the state in reading
Weston vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Missouri towns that share Weston’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Weston | A+ | West Platte County R-II |
Kickapoo, KS borders Weston but is graded on its own state’s tests, so it’s left out.
Every school in Weston
3 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).
Questions about Weston’s schools
Are Weston’s schools good?
By Missouri’s own tests, yes: the public schools Weston children attend outscore 98% of Missouri’s school districts on tests and graduation, an A+ Schools grade. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 98%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Weston in?
West Platte County R-II School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 745 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Weston kids go to high school?
West Platte High, with 221 students; its own test results earn an A−.
How much does Weston spend per student?
$16,315 in West Platte County R-II School District (FY2024), against $14,569 across Missouri. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Weston families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Weston → They have their own page.
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.