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Puxico R-VIII School District

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960-9144
(District boundaries shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%

Top Rankings

Puxico R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 779 students in Puxico R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Puxico R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
4 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
779 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
61 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Puxico R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#107 out of 555 school districts
(Top 20%)
48%
40%
47%
43%
45-49%
38%
(21-22)
≥90%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.10
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
95%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $10,596 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $9,738 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$8 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,596
$15,081
Spending / Student
$9,738
$13,908

Best Puxico R-VIII School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Puxico Jr. High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3058
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
Mingo Puxico Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-2675
Grades: 12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
Puxico High School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3175
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Rank: #44.
Puxico Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960
(573) 222-3542
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District manages 4 public schools serving 779 students.
What is the rank of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District is ranked #139 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Puxico R-VIII School District?
95% of Puxico R-VIII School District students are White, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Puxico R-VIII School District?
Puxico R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is equal to the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Puxico R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $9,738 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 4 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 779 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 5%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 48% (Top 20%)
  • : 47% (Top 30%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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