Top Rankings
Bucklin R-II School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 109 students in Bucklin R-II School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bucklin R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
109 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
19 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
6:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Bucklin R-II School District, which is ranked within the top 20% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#56 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.5%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
90%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,734 is higher than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,569 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$22,734
$17,244
Spending / Student
$22,569
$16,653
Best Bucklin R-II School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bucklin High School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: 6-12 | 45 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Bucklin Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26832 Hwy 129
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Bucklin, MO 64631
(660) 695-3225
Gr: PK-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 109 students.
What is the rank of Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District is ranked #77 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Bucklin R-II School District?
90% of Bucklin R-II School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bucklin R-II School District?
Bucklin R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 6:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bucklin R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,569 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
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