Below Average
#2025 of 2,221 schools in MO
Mingo Puxico Technical High
High School · PUXICO R-VIII
481 N BEDFORD ST, Puxico, MO 63960
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
43:1
Score
4.0
Grades
12th – 12th
Enrollment
43
Student-Teacher
43:1
Score
4.0
Grades
12th – 12th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Missouri schools
#2,025 of 2,221
In Puxico
#4 of 4
public schools
In district
#4 of 4
PUXICO R-VIII
Academic growth
7.6 / 10
Very Good
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Mingo Puxico Technical High
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About Mingo Puxico Technical High
Mingo Puxico Technical High is a public high school in Puxico, MO, part of PUXICO R-VIII. Mingo Puxico Technical High serves approximately 43 students, and covers grades 12th-12th, and has a 43:1 student-teacher ratio. Mingo Puxico Technical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,025 of 2,221 schools in MO.
Structured state assessment records for Mingo Puxico Technical High show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
- This school 4.0 · Below Average
- District avg 6.4
- MO avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 43 students, Mingo Puxico Technical High is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
Test scores at Mingo Puxico Technical High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Mingo Puxico Technical High runs 43:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
Score Breakdown
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Mingo Puxico Technical High — Students at Mingo Puxico Technical High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores MO EDFACTS (2021-22)
Based on 18 test records from MO state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.6/10.
How Mingo Puxico Technical High Compares
See how Mingo Puxico Technical High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
481 N BEDFORD ST, Puxico, MO 63960
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Mingo Puxico Technical High may also want to explore other high schools in the area. PUXICO HIGH (rated 8.8/10), which scores notably higher. Another option is BLOOMFIELD HIGH (rated 8.3/10, 13.2 miles away, in nearby Bloomfield), which scores notably higher. Additionally, ZALMA HIGH (rated 7.7/10, 13.5 miles away, in nearby Zalma), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Puxico, see our Puxico schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 17.5 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| PUXICO HIGH Puxico | 0.0 mi | 8.8 |
| PUXICO JR. HIGH Puxico | 0.1 mi | 4.9 |
| PUXICO ELEM. Puxico | 0.1 mi | 7.5 |
| FISK ELEMENTARY Fisk | 12.2 mi | 6.6 |
| ZALMA HIGH Zalma | 13.5 mi | 7.7 |
| ZALMA ELEM. Zalma | 13.6 mi | 7.2 |
| BLOOMFIELD ELEM. Bloomfield | 13.2 mi | 7.6 |
| BLOOMFIELD HIGH Bloomfield | 13.2 mi | 8.3 |
| JUVENILE CTR. Bloomfield | 13.2 mi | — |
| BLOOMFIELD MIDDLE Bloomfield | 13.2 mi | 4.5 |
| CROWLEY RIDGE SCHOOL Dexter | 14.4 mi | — |
| T. S. HILL MIDDLE Dexter | 15.2 mi | 4.7 |
| DEXTER HIGH Dexter | 15.2 mi | 5.9 |
| CENTRAL ELEM. Dexter | 15.3 mi | 4.8 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEM. Dexter | 15.3 mi | 6.4 |
| SOUTHWEST ELEMENTARY PRESCHOOL Dexter | 15.3 mi | 3.6 |
| LAKE ROAD ELEM. Poplar Bluff | 15.6 mi | 4.5 |
| TWIN RIVERS HIGH Broseley | 19.7 mi | 6.8 |
| ADVANCE ELEM. Advance | 17.4 mi | 3.2 |
| ADVANCE HIGH Advance | 17.5 mi | 6.9 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 63960 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$50,139
Median Home Value
$121,200
Median Rent
$640/mo
Population
3,448
College Educated
15.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Avg Commute
25.5 min
Poverty Rate
15.1%
Median Age
36.6
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| Malta Bend High School Malta Bend, MO | 5.3 |
| BISSELL HALL St. Louis, MO | 5.4 |
| JUVENILE DETENTION CTR. Clayton, MO | 5.5 |
| BRECKENRIDGE HIGH Breckenridge, MO | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mingo Puxico Technical High
What grades does Mingo Puxico Technical High serve?
Mingo Puxico Technical High serves students in grades 12th through 12th.
How many students attend Mingo Puxico Technical High?
Mingo Puxico Technical High has an enrollment of approximately 43 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mingo Puxico Technical High?
The student-teacher ratio at Mingo Puxico Technical High is 43:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mingo Puxico Technical High rank in MO?
Mingo Puxico Technical High ranks #2,025 of 2,221 schools in MO.
What is Mingo Puxico Technical High's MySchoolScout rating?
Mingo Puxico Technical High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mingo Puxico Technical High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mingo Puxico Technical High has 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Mingo Puxico Technical High a charter school?
No, Mingo Puxico Technical High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mingo Puxico Technical High a Title I school?
No, Mingo Puxico Technical High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mingo Puxico Technical High?
93.0% of students at Mingo Puxico Technical High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.0%
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Phone
- (573) 222-2675
Resources & Links
District
PUXICO R-VIII- District Enrollment
- 779
- Schools in District
- 4
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $10,977
- District Rank
- #4 of 4
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