Puxico R-viii School District
School District · Puxico, Missouri
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
4
1 elem, 1 mid, 2 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$10,977
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.8:1
How this district compares
Missouri rank
#97 of 461
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.9
above Missouri avg
Per-pupil spending
$10,977
$1,545 vs Missouri median
District size
779 students
Typical than Missouri median
About Puxico R-viii
Puxico R-viii is a Puxico, Missouri school district serving 4 schools. The district educates 779 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.8:1. The district invests $10,977 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Puxico R-viii is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Puxico Elem., which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Puxico R-viii students show an average math proficiency of 31.8% and ELA proficiency of 41.9%.
The district includes 1 elementary school , 1 middle school , and 2 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Puxico R-viii, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Puxico R-viii with test data.
Schools in Puxico R-viii
4 schools Elementary Schools 1
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 2
District Details
- State
- Missouri
- City
- Puxico
- Total Enrollment
- 779
- Teachers (FTE)
- 61
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Puxico R-viii?
Puxico R-viii has 4 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Puxico R-viii?
The average composite rating for Puxico R-viii is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Puxico R-viii?
Puxico R-viii spends $10,977 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Puxico R-viii?
The average student-teacher ratio in Puxico R-viii is 12.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Puxico R-viii?
Puxico Elem. is the highest-rated school in Puxico R-viii with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Puxico R-viii?
Across schools in Puxico R-viii with test data, the average math proficiency is 31.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 41.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Puxico R-viii compare to other districts in Missouri?
Puxico R-viii has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 4 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
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 31.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 41.9%
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.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in MO
Compare Puxico R-viii with neighboring districts in the state.
- St. Louis City (68)
- Springfield R-xii (57)
- Division of Youth Service (41)
- Columbia 93 (36)
- Mo Schls for the Sev Disabled (35)
- North Kansas City 74 (34)
- Kansas City 33 (33)
- Hazelwood (32)
- Independence 30 (31)
- Rockwood R-vi (31)
- Lee's Summit R-vii (29)
- Parkway C-2 (29)
- Fort Zumwalt School District (27)
- St. Joseph (25)
- Ferguson-florissant R-ii (23)
- Francis Howell R-iii (23)
- Wentzville R-iv (22)
- Blue Springs R-iv (21)
- Department of Corrections (20)
- Liberty 53 (20)
- Park Hill (20)
- Raytown C-2 (20)
- Mehlville R-ix (19)
- Fox C-6 (18)
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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