For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 721 students in Pierce City R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pierce City R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Missouri public school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and 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
3 Schools
2,463 Schools
# Students
721 Students
887,077 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
68,837 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Pierce City R-VI 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 70-79% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#322 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Graduation Rate
70-79%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.49
# American Indian Students
3 Students
3,345 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
27 Students
18,291 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
29 Students
67,492 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
8 Students
134,874 Students
% Black Students
1%
15%
# White Students
650 Students
614,358 Students
% White Students
90%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
3,402 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
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:
39
30,952
# Students in K Grade:
47
64,117
# Students in 1st Grade:
54
62,556
# Students in 2nd Grade:
51
63,823
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
63,594
# Students in 4th Grade:
57
64,202
# Students in 5th Grade:
46
64,701
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
65,926
# Students in 7th Grade:
45
67,859
# Students in 8th Grade:
52
69,522
# Students in 9th Grade:
56
72,441
# Students in 10th Grade:
48
68,101
# Students in 11th Grade:
58
65,171
# Students in 12th Grade:
73
64,112
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,391 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,159. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,039 is less than the state median of $13,980. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,391
$15,159
Spending / Student
$10,039
$13,980
Best Pierce City R-VI School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce City Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Grades: 6-8
| 146 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 340 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District manages 3 public schools serving 721 students.
What is the rank of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District is ranked #349 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Pierce City R-VI School District?
90% of Pierce City R-VI School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pierce City R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,039 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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