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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 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 578 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 41%), 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 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,458 Schools
# Students
578 Students
885,249 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
70,228 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
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%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.2%
20.5%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.58
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
23%
15%
% White
60%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,723 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 41% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,336 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,723
$15,190
Spending / Student
$13,336
$14,009
Best South Pemiscot County R-V School District Public Schools (2026)
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: 6-12 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
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: 1-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 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 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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 578 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, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 7% 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $13,336 is less than the state median of $14,009. The school district spending/student has grown by 35% over four school years.
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