Portageville School District
School District · Portageville, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
684
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
2
1 elem, 1 high
Enrollment
684
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.8:1
Evaluating Portageville?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Portageville as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Portageville High
Portageville · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Portageville Elem.
Portageville · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#103 of 462
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,751
+$224 vs Missouri median
District size
684 students
Typical than Missouri median
Top-Rated Schools in Portageville
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 | Portageville High | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Portageville Elem. | 5.9 / 10 |
See all 2 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Portageville
Portageville is a Portageville, Missouri school district serving 2 schools.The district educates 684 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.8:1. District-level spending was $12,751 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Portageville is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Portageville High, which has a composite score of 8.5/10.
In standardized testing, Portageville students show an average math proficiency of 48.3% and ELA proficiency of 51.1%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Portageville, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Portageville with test data.
Schools in Portageville
2 schoolsElementary Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Portageville
- Total Enrollment
- 684
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- District spending per student
- $12,751NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Portageville?
Portageville 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 Portageville?
The average composite rating for Portageville is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Portageville?
Portageville's district-level spending was $12,751 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Portageville?
The average student-teacher ratio in Portageville is 11.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Portageville?
Portageville High is the highest-rated school in Portageville with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What are the test scores in Portageville?
Across schools in Portageville with test data, the average math proficiency is 48.3% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 51.1%. 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 48.3%
- ELA Proficiency
- 51.1%
How we rate schools
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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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