Higbee R-viii School District
School District · Higbee, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,379
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
5.4
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,379
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#390 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.9
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,379
+$857 vs Missouri median
District size
235 students
Smaller than Missouri median
About Higbee R-viii
Higbee R-viii is a Higbee, Missouri school district serving 3 schools. The district educates 235 students with a student-teacher ratio of 10.7:1. The district invests $13,379 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.4/10, Higbee R-viii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Higbee High, which has a composite score of 8.7/10.
In standardized testing, Higbee R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 23.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Higbee R-viii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Higbee R-viii with test data.
Schools in Higbee R-viii
3 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Higbee
- Total Enrollment
- 235
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Higbee R-viii?
Higbee R-viii has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Higbee R-viii?
The average composite rating for Higbee R-viii is 5.4/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Higbee R-viii?
Higbee R-viii spends $13,379 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Higbee R-viii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Higbee R-viii is 10.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Higbee R-viii?
Higbee High is the highest-rated school in Higbee R-viii with a composite score of 8.7/10.
What are the test scores in Higbee R-viii?
Across schools in Higbee R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 23.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Higbee R-viii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Higbee R-viii has an average school rating of 5.4/10 across 3 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Missouri by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.4/10
- Math Proficiency
- 23.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 44.9%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Missouri Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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