Sarcoxie High School
Tel:
(417)548-2153
- Sarcoxie High School serves 434 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Missouri state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 28%.
School Overview
- Sarcoxie High School's student population of 434 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 434 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sarcoxie High School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sarcoxie High School is 0.25, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MO) |
| Overall School Rank | #1386 out of 2,073 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | 3% | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 6% |
| Black | 1% | 16% |
| White | 86% | 72% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.25 | 0.23 |
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| Graduation Rate | ≥90% | 89% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 57% | 44% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Sarcoxie R-ii School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MO Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sarcoxie High School is Pierce City High School (11.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Avilla Elementary School (8.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Wildwood Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Sarcoxie Wildwood Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 340 students
0.5 miles
214 S 11th
Sarcoxie, MO 64862
(417)548-3421 0.5 PK-5 340 - Carthage Steadley Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 511 students
5.2 miles
1814 W Fir Rd
Carthage, MO 64836
(417)359-7065 5.2 K-4 511 - Avilla Avilla Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 135 students
8.5 miles
400 Sarcoxie St
Avilla, MO 64833
(417)246-5330 8.5 K-8 135 - Carthage Fairview Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 446 students
10.9 miles
1201 E Fairview
Carthage, MO 64836
(417)359-7070 10.9 K-4 446 - Pierce City Central Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 273 students
11.1 miles
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417)476-2255 11.1 PK-4 273
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