For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 712 students in Pierce City R-VI School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public Schools in Pierce City R-VI School District have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
712 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
57 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
District Rank
Pierce City R-VI School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 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 85-89% has decreased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#297 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.23
0.51
# American Indian Students
1 Student
3,243 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
19,000 Students
% Asian Students
3%
2%
# Hispanic Students
39 Students
74,760 Students
% Hispanic Students
6%
8%
# Black Students
15 Students
136,377 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
623 Students
605,756 Students
% White Students
88%
68%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
3,719 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
1%
# Two or more races Students
2 Students
48,794 Students
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
40
35,679
# Students in K Grade:
54
61,767
# Students in 1st Grade:
53
62,780
# Students in 2nd Grade:
46
65,110
# Students in 3rd Grade:
57
63,746
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
64,813
# Students in 5th Grade:
53
64,811
# Students in 6th Grade:
62
65,222
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
65,734
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
66,934
# Students in 9th Grade:
55
70,725
# Students in 10th Grade:
59
70,444
# Students in 11th Grade:
54
68,735
# Students in 12th Grade:
36
65,149
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $10,522 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 $10,166 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$10,522
$15,081
Spending / Student
$10,166
$13,908
Best Pierce City R-VI School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce City Middle School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2515
Grades: 6-8
| 156 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gibbs Ave
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2255
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District manages 3 public schools serving 712 students.
What is the rank of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District is ranked #285 out of 553 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 Pierce City R-VI School District?
88% of Pierce City R-VI School District students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Pierce City R-VI School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,166 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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