Summary:
The Puxico R-VIII school district in Missouri consists of 4 schools, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a technical high school). The district serves a relatively high-need student population, with 50-87.5% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.
Among the Puxico schools, Puxico Junior High stands out as the highest performer, consistently ranking in the top 25% of Missouri middle schools and earning 4 out of 5 stars from SchoolDigger. The school's test scores, particularly in math, are above the state averages. Puxico High has also shown improvement, moving from the bottom half to the top half of Missouri high schools in recent years and maintaining a strong 95.5% 4-year graduation rate.
In contrast, Mingo Puxico Technical High is among the lowest-ranked high schools in the state, with very low test scores and a high dropout rate. The other school, Puxico Elementary, is in the middle of the pack for elementary schools. Overall, the Puxico R-VIII district is ranked 216 out of 386 districts in Missouri and is rated 2 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger, indicating room for improvement across the district.
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