Top Rankings
Mark Twain R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 60 students in Mark Twain R-VIII School District.
Public School in Mark Twain R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 80% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 3% 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
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
60 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
5 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Mark Twain R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 557 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
38%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.07
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
n/a
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
58 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
96%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1 Student
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
8
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
10
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
4
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
7
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
6
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
8
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
5
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
1
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
5
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,333 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$980,000
$13,447 MM
Spending
$871,000
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,333
$15,071
Spending / Student
$14,517
$13,899
Best Mark Twain R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mark Twain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
37707 Us Hwy 160
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Rueter, MO 65744
(417) 785-4323
Grades: PK-8
| 60 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 60 students.
What is the rank of Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District is ranked #1 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (top 1%) 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: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
96% of Mark Twain R-VIII School District students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Mark Twain R-VIII School District?
Mark Twain R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Mark Twain R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,517 is higher than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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