Miller County R-III School District

526 School Rd
Tuscumbia, MO 65082-1000
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Miller County R-III School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 199 students in Miller County R-III 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 Miller County R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
199 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
24 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1

District Rank

Miller County R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 556 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has increased from 60-79% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (MO)
#367 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Miller County R-III  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
25-29%
37%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Miller County R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
40-44%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Miller County R-III  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
≥80%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Miller County R-III  School District and public school graduation rate of MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.02
0.49
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
n/a
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
n/a
8%
# Black Students
n/a
134,874 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
197 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
99%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
1%
# Two or more races Students
n/a
45,315 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
5%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
-
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
20
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
21
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
12
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
14
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
17
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
16
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
13
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
15
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
13
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
15
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,688 is higher than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has grown by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart display total revenue of Miller County R-III  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart display total spending of Miller County R-III  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,688
$15,159
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Miller County R-III  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,116
$13,980
This chart display average spending per public school student in Miller County R-III  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in MO by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Miller County R-III School District Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Miller Co. Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Grades: K-8
| 139 students
Rank: #22.
Tuscumbia High School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
526 School Road
Tuscumbia, MO 65082
(573) 369-2375
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 199 students.
What is the rank of Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District is ranked #335 out of 556 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Miller County R-III School District?
99% of Miller County R-III School District students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Miller County R-III School District?
Miller County R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Miller County R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,116 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-12
  • Enrollment: 199 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 1%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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