Sarcoxie R-II School District

101 S 17th St
Sarcoxie, MO 64862-9649
(District boundaries shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 690 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 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
690 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
51 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#319 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
36%
40%
37%
43%
30-34%
38%
(21-22)
≥95%
90%
(2022-23)
8.2%
20.5%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.35
0.52
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
12%
9%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
80%
67%
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,557 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,690 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,557
$15,190
Spending / Student
$11,690
$14,009

Best Sarcoxie R-II School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wildwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-3421
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Sarcoxie High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
101 S 17th St
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417) 548-2153
Gr: 6-12 | 387 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 690 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, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% 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 14:1, which is higher than 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 $11,690 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 690 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 20%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 37% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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