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South Pemiscot County R-V School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 539 students in South Pemiscot County R-V School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in South Pemiscot County R-V School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,474 Schools
# Students
539 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
48 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South Pemiscot County R-V 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 80-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#483 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.57
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
6%
8%
% Black
24%
15%
% White
60%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,716 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,716
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,301
$13,908
Best South Pemiscot County R-V School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pemiscot High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-3342
Gr: 7-12 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
611 Beasley Rd
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4781
Gr: 1-6 | 270 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
709 E. Main Extension
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Steele, MO 63877
(573) 695-4426
Gr: PK-K | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South Pemiscot County R-V School District?
South Pemiscot County R-V School District manages 3 public schools serving 539 students.
What is the rank of South Pemiscot County R-V School District?
South Pemiscot County R-V School District is ranked #480 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South Pemiscot County R-V School District?
60% of South Pemiscot County R-V School District students are White, 24% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South Pemiscot County R-V School District?
South Pemiscot County R-V School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is South Pemiscot County R-V School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,301 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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