Summary:
The city of Puxico, Missouri is home to 4 schools serving students from elementary through high school, including 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 2 high schools (one of which is a technical high school). The schools in this Puxico R-VIII district serve a predominantly economically disadvantaged student population, with high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Puxico High School stands out as the strongest performer in the district, ranking 99 out of 367 Missouri high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 95.5% and strong test scores, particularly in Algebra I and English II. In contrast, Mingo Puxico Technical High School is the weakest performer, consistently ranking near the bottom of Missouri high schools with a 1-star rating, a very high dropout rate of 34.9%, and significantly lower test scores compared to the state and district averages.
The middle school, Puxico Junior High School, has seen a decline in its performance, going from a 4-star rating to a 2-star rating in recent years. However, its test scores in math and science for 8th grade are still above the state average. Overall, the data suggests a mixed picture of school performance in Puxico, with the high school standing out as a strong performer, the middle school experiencing a decline, and the technical high school struggling significantly.
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