Licking R-viii School District
School District · Licking, Missouri
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
5.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,616
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Evaluating Licking R-viii?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Licking R-viii as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Licking Elem.
Licking · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Licking High
Licking · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#419 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,616
$1,911 vs Missouri median
District size
809 students
Typical than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Licking R-viii
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (2 of 2). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Licking Elem. | 5.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Licking High | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Licking R-viii
Licking R-viii is a Licking, Missouri school district serving 2 schools. The district educates 809 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. The district invests $10,616 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.2/10, Licking R-viii demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Licking Elem., which has a composite score of 5.2/10.
In standardized testing, Licking R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 40.2% and ELA proficiency of 50.4%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Licking R-viii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Licking R-viii with test data.
Schools in Licking R-viii
2 schools Elementary Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Licking
- Total Enrollment
- 809
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.3%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Licking R-viii?
Licking R-viii has 2 schools in total — 1 elementary, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Licking R-viii?
The average composite rating for Licking R-viii is 5.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Licking R-viii?
Licking R-viii spends $10,616 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Licking R-viii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Licking R-viii is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Licking R-viii?
Licking Elem. is the highest-rated school in Licking R-viii with a composite score of 5.2/10.
What are the test scores in Licking R-viii?
Across schools in Licking R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 40.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
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
- 5.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 40.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.4%
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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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