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Puxico R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 779 students in Puxico R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
51爆料s in Puxico R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,487 Schools
# Students
779 Students
892,547 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
69,871 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Puxico R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 554 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#136 out of 557 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.10
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,252 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
3 Students
19,001 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
9 Students
74,798 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
14 Students
136,473 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
739 Students
606,456 Students
% White Students
95%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,722 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
13 Students
48,845 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
51
35,772
# Students in K Grade:
65
61,892
# Students in 1st Grade:
36
62,916
# Students in 2nd Grade:
47
65,244
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
63,861
# Students in 4th Grade:
46
64,933
# Students in 5th Grade:
66
64,939
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
65,269
# Students in 7th Grade:
65
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
54
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
67
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
50
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
46
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,066. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,738 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,596
$15,066
Spending / Student
$9,738
$13,894
Best Puxico R-VIII School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Grades: 12
| 43 students
Rank: #22.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #33.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #44.
Puxico High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District is ranked #144 out of 554 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Puxico R-VIII School District?
95% of Puxico R-VIII School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Puxico R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,738 is less than the state median of $13,894. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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