For the 2024-25 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 679 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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 31% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,476 Schools
# Students
679 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
53 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Pierce City R-VI 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 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
0.20
0.50
# American Indian Students
2 Students
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
25 Students
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
4%
2%
# Hispanic Students
26 Students
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
13 Students
135,335 Students
% Black Students
2%
15%
# White Students
608 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
89%
69%
# Hawaiian Students
5 Students
3,608 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
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:
39
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
53
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
48
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
53
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
48
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
49
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
56
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
40
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
47
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
54
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
58
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
42
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
48
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $11,034 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,660 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$8 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$7 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,034
$15,071
Spending / Student
$10,660
$13,899
Best Pierce City R-VI School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pierce City High School
Magnet 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
| 202 students
Rank: #22.
Pierce City Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Myrtle St
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Pierce City, MO 65723
(417) 476-2842
Grades: 6-8
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Central Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 346 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 679 students.
What is the rank of Pierce City R-VI School District?
Pierce City R-VI School District is ranked #285 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 Pierce City R-VI School District?
89% of Pierce City R-VI School District students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 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 13:1, which is equal to 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 $10,660 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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