Below Average
#2025 of 2,221 schools in MO
Mingo Puxico Technical High
High School · Puxico R-viii · Puxico, MO
A Puxico R-viii high school serving grades 12th – 12th.
481 N BEDFORD ST, Puxico, MO 63960
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 43:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mingo Puxico Technical High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 12-year record (2011–2022), then recovered 15 points since 2017, reaching 25% in 2022.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 8% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 13% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
Based on 18 test records from MO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
93%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mingo Puxico Technical High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average473/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,139
Median home value
$121,200
Median rent
$640/mo
College educated
15.7%
Homeownership
70.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 63960; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puxico HighEnrollment path unverified | 8.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 209 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Puxico R-viii
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #4 of 4
- District spending per student
- $10,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mingo Puxico Technical High is listed in PUXICO R-VIII; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mingo Puxico Technical High
Mingo Puxico Technical High is a public high school in Puxico, MO, part of Puxico R-viii, serving approximately 43 students in grades 12th-12th with a 43:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,025 of 2,221 schools in MO. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 13% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
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.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 12th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 43
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 43:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1
- Type
- vocational
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Stoddard County
- Phone
- (573) 222-2675
- Area population (ZIP 63960)
- 3,448
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.6
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 63960; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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