Top Rankings
Puxico R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 712 students in Puxico R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Puxico R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 4% 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
4 Schools
2,455 Schools
# Students
712 Students
884,634 Students
# Teachers
62 Teachers
70,174 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Puxico R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% 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 stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#107 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.8%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.08
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
96%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,718 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,244. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,255 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$14,732 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,718
$17,244
Spending / Student
$13,065
$16,653
Best Puxico R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Gr: 6-8 | 176 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Gr: 12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 37:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #33.
Puxico High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Gr: 9-12 | 191 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District is ranked #139 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) 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 overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Puxico R-VIII School District?
96% of Puxico R-VIII School District students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Puxico R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,065 is less than the state median of $16,653. The school district spending/student has grown by 28% over four school years.
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