Higbee R-viii School District
School District · Higbee, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,379
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$13,379
Student-Teacher Ratio
10.7:1
Evaluating Higbee R-viii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Higbee R-viii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Higbee High
Higbee · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Higbee Elem.
Higbee · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Higbee Middle School
Higbee · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#366 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$13,379
+$852 vs Missouri median
District size
235 students
Smaller than Missouri median
The short answer
Higbee R-viii ranks #366 of 462 Missouri districts by overall school rating. Higbee R-viii's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are Higbee High (7.8/10), Higbee Elem. (4.7/10), and Higbee Middle School (4.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Higbee R-viii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Higbee High | 7.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Higbee Elem. | 4.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Higbee Middle School | 4.2 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 5.6/10, Higbee R-viii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Higbee High, which has a composite score of 7.8/10.
In standardized testing, Higbee R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 41.1% and ELA proficiency of 52.4%.
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 5.6/10. 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 7.8/10.
What are the test scores in Higbee R-viii?
Across schools in Higbee R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 41.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 52.4%. 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 5.6/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 41.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 52.4%
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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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