For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 693 students in Sarcoxie R-II 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 Sarcoxie R-II School District have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
693 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
55 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Sarcoxie R-II 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#319 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.35
0.51
% American Indian
2%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
80%
68%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,498 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,639 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,498
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,639
$13,908
Best Sarcoxie R-II School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Sarcoxie High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
101 S 17th St
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-2153
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-2153
Gr: 6-12 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Sarcoxie R-II School District?
Sarcoxie R-II School District manages 2 public schools serving 693 students.
What is the rank of Sarcoxie R-II School District?
Sarcoxie R-II School District is ranked #339 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Sarcoxie R-II School District?
80% of Sarcoxie R-II School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Sarcoxie R-II School District?
Sarcoxie R-II School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Sarcoxie R-II School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,639 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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