Puxico R-VIII School District
For the 2021 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools in Puxico R-VIII School District, serving 543 students. Public elementary schools in Puxico R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Missouri public elementary school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 48% statewide average). This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Missouri.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Puxico R-VIII School District are Puxico Elementary School and Puxico Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 30% (majority Black).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is less than the Missouri public elementary school average of 14:1.
Overview
| School District Name | Puxico R-VIII School District |
| School District Website | http://WWW.PUXICO.K12.MO.US |
| School District Phone Number | (573) 222-3762 |
| School District Grades Offered | PK - 12 |
| 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | This State (MO) |
| # of Schools | 2 Schools | 1,698 Schools |
| # of Students | 543 Students | 593,878 Students |
| # of Teachers | 43 Teachers | 43,455 Teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
District Comparison
Puxico R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 557 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-2018 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School District | State Average (MO) |
Overall Testing Rank | #428 out of 559 school districts (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 42% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 49% |
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Graduation Rate | 80-89% | 90% |
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Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score | 0.05 | 0.48 |
| # of American Indian Students | n/a | 2,095 Students |
| % American Indian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Asian Students | 1 Student | 12,227 Students |
| % Asian Students | n/a | 2% |
| # of Hispanic Students | 4 Students | 39,230 Students |
| % Hispanic Students | 1% | 7% |
| # of Black Students | 1 Student | 96,950 Students |
| % Black Students | n/a | 16% |
| # of White Students | 529 Students | 415,482 Students |
| % White Students | 97% | 70% |
| # of Hawaiian Students | n/a | 1,661 Students |
| % of Hawaiian Students | n/a | n/a |
| # of Two or more races Students | 8 Students | 26,233 Students |
| % of Two or more races Students | 2% | 5% |
Students by Grade:
| # of Students in Pre-Kindergarten: | 27 | 19,520 |
| # of Students in Kindergarten: | 56 | 63,265 |
| # of Students in 1st Grade: | 64 | 65,974 |
| # of Students in 2nd Grade: | 47 | 66,807 |
| # of Students in 3rd Grade: | 60 | 68,505 |
| # of Students in 4th Grade: | 47 | 70,208 |
| # of Students in 5th Grade: | 65 | 70,597 |
| # of Students in 6th Grade: | 64 | 68,782 |
| # of Students in 7th Grade: | 47 | 47,391 |
| # of Students in 8th Grade: | 66 | 45,542 |
| # of Students in 9th Grade: | - | 1,842 |
| # of Students in 10th Grade: | - | 1,858 |
| # of Students in 11th Grade: | - | 1,837 |
| # of Students in 12th Grade: | - | 1,750 |
| # of Ungraded Students: | - | - |
Fiscal Data Comparison
The revenue/student of $9,833 in this school district is less than the state median of $10,923. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $8,911 is less than the state median of $10,831. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 | This School District | This State (MO) |
| Total Revenue | $8 MM | $6 MM |
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| Spending | $7 MM | $6 MM |
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| Revenue / Student | $9,833 | $10,923 |
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| Revenue / Student | $8,911 | $10,831 |
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Puxico R-VIII School District Public Elementary Schools (2021)
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Grades Students
- Puxico Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:5/Bottom 50%481 N Bedford St10
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Grades: PK-5 | 366 students
- Puxico Junior High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:3/Bottom 50%481 N Bedford St10
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Grades: 6-8 | 177 students
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