
Academic outcomes for K-12 students in Missouri are below national averages.

Missouri high school graduates need better preparation for college and careers.

Missouri’s schools see persistent achievement gaps based on race and income.

Our Challenge
Missouri’s policy framework for K-12 education does not create the necessary conditions for our public schools to flourish. As a result, many children in Missouri lack access to high-quality public education.

Percentage of Missouri 8th graders proficient in reading

Percentage of Missouri 8th graders proficient in Math.

Missouri's national ranking in 8th grade reading proficency.

Missouri's national ranking in 8th grade math proficiency

Missouri ranks 46th nationally for average teacher pay*
*Source is National Center for Education Statistics, data from 2022

Missouri ranks 37th nationally for annual per pupil expenditures**
*Source is U.S. Census Bureau, data from 2021
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Support the Quality Education Act (QEA)
The Quality Education Act will improve how Missouri measures school success, makes information available to parents, and supports schools that are struggling.