Top Rankings
Plainview R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 93 students in Plainview R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Plainview R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
1 School
2,457 Schools
# Students
93 Students
884,944 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
70,197 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Plainview 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.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)3.7%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.04
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
9%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
98%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,989 is higher than the state median of $15,195. The school district revenue/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,602 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,989
$15,195
Spending / Student
$14,602
$14,013
Best Plainview R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Gr: PK-8 | 93 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 93 students.
What is the rank of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District is ranked #518 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview R-VIII School District?
98% of Plainview R-VIII School District students are White, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Plainview R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,602 is higher than the state median of $14,013. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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