For the 2024-25 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 232 students in Bunker R-III School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Bunker R-III School District have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
232 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
District Rank
Bunker R-III School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 555 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#459 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.11
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
7 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
3%
8%
# Black Students
4 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
219 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
94%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
48,754 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
15
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
14
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
19
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
19
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
15
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
19
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
16
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
17
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
12
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
11
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
18
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
17
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,319 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,328 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,319
$15,071
Spending / Student
$11,328
$13,899
Best Bunker R-III School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bunker High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: 6-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Bunker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Hwy 72 Eagle Pride Drive
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Bunker, MO 63629
(573) 689-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 118 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District manages 2 public schools serving 232 students.
What is the rank of Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District is ranked #476 out of 555 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Bunker R-III School District?
94% of Bunker R-III School District students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Bunker R-III School District?
Bunker R-III School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Bunker R-III School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,328 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has declined by 63% over four school years.
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