For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 813 students in Licking R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Licking R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% 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
813 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
63 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Licking R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 90% has decreased from 95% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#301 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)13.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.52
Showing 2013–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
Showing 2000–2023. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 2009–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% White
95%
67%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,374 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,198 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$10 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$11,374
$17,244
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,198
$16,653
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Licking R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Licking High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
135 College Avenue
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-2711
Gr: 7-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Licking Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 College Ave
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Licking, MO 65542
(573) 674-3211
Gr: PK-6 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Licking R-VIII School District?
Licking R-VIII School District manages 2 public schools serving 813 students.
What is the rank of Licking R-VIII School District?
Licking R-VIII School District is ranked #321 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Licking R-VIII School District?
95% of Licking R-VIII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Licking R-VIII School District?
Licking 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 Licking R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,198 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
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