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Higbee R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 211 students in Higbee R-VIII 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 Higbee R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
211 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
District Rank
Higbee R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
4 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
196 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
93%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
20
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
8
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
13
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
18
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
9
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
17
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
12
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
15
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
18
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
16
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
19
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
14
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
15
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,706 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,706
$15,071
Spending / Student
$12,540
$13,899
Best Higbee R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higbee High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 64 students
Rank: #22.
Higbee Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: PK-5
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Higbee Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 211 students.
What is the rank of Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District is ranked #494 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Higbee R-VIII School District?
93% of Higbee R-VIII School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Higbee R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,540 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 51% over four school years.
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