Plainview R-VIII School District

Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608-9507
(District boundaries shown in map)
1/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there is 1 public school serving 99 students in Plainview R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Plainview R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Missouri public school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% 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
1 School
2,476 Schools
# Students
99 Students
892,246 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
69,253 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

Plainview R-VIII 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.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#535 out of 557 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of Plainview R-VIII  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
39%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Plainview R-VIII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
43%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Plainview R-VIII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
<50%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Plainview R-VIII  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Missouri by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.50
# American Indian Students
n/a
3,280 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
1 Student
18,740 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
1 Student
71,015 Students
% Hispanic Students
1%
8%
# Black Students
n/a
135,335 Students
% Black Students
n/a
15%
# White Students
97 Students
611,514 Students
% White Students
98%
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:
18
35,181
# Students in K Grade:
7
62,187
# Students in 1st Grade:
11
64,913
# Students in 2nd Grade:
13
63,323
# Students in 3rd Grade:
4
64,546
# Students in 4th Grade:
14
64,424
# Students in 5th Grade:
10
64,930
# Students in 6th Grade:
7
65,073
# Students in 7th Grade:
6
66,156
# Students in 8th Grade:
9
68,175
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
72,367
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
70,665
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
66,359
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
63,947
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,960 is higher than the state median of $15,071. The school district revenue/student has grown by 25% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,717 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
This chart displays total revenue of Plainview R-VIII  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM
This chart displays total spending of Plainview R-VIII  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,960
$15,071
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in Plainview R-VIII  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$13,717
$13,899
This chart displays average spending per public school student in Plainview R-VIII  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Missouri by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Plainview R-VIII School District Public Schools (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Plainview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Grades: PK-8
| 99 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 99 students.
What is the rank of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District is ranked #538 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. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview R-VIII School District?
98% of Plainview R-VIII School District students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Plainview R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,717 is less than the state median of $13,899. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 99 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in MO
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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