Serving 429 students in grades 6-12, Sarcoxie High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 37%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 429 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in MO)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sarcoxie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sarcoxie High School's student population of 429 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
429 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sarcoxie High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,092 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sarcoxie High School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.49. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1625 out of 2092 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
8%
Black
2%
15%
White
81%
69%
Hawaiian
2%
1%
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sarcoxie High School's ranking?
Sarcoxie High School is ranked #1625 out of 2,092 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Sarcoxie High School often compared to?
Sarcoxie High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Miller High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 37% MO state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% MO state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sarcoxie High School?
The graduation rate of Sarcoxie High School is 95%, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 89%.
How many students attend Sarcoxie High School?
429 students attend Sarcoxie High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sarcoxie High School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sarcoxie High School?
Sarcoxie High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sarcoxie High School offer ?
Sarcoxie High School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Sarcoxie High School part of?
Sarcoxie High School is part of Sarcoxie R-II School District.
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