Top Rankings
Mark Twain R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 62 students in Mark Twain R-VIII School District.
Public School in Mark Twain R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,455 Schools
# Students
62 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Mark Twain R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#290 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≥80%
39%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)15.4%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.00
0.52
Showing 2009–2023. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
Showing 1996–2022. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
% White
100%
67%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,306 is higher 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 $21,694 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,255 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$1 MM
$14,732 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,306
$17,244
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,694
$16,653
Showing 2008–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Mark Twain R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Gr: PK-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 62 students.
What is the rank of Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District is ranked #2 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) 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 reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
100% of Mark Twain R-VIII School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mark Twain R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,694 is higher than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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