Summary:
Puxico R-VIII school district in Missouri has only one middle school, Puxico Junior High, which serves students in grades 6-8. The school's performance has fluctuated over the past few years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 107th out of 459 Missouri middle schools in 2022-2023 to 249th out of 438 in 2024-2025.
Puxico Junior High's academic outcomes are mixed compared to state averages. While the school excels in 8th grade math proficiency, it struggles in other areas such as 6th grade math, 8th grade science, and 8th grade English Language Arts (ELA). The school serves a population with a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (55.95% in 2023-2024), indicating significant economic challenges. However, the school's student-teacher ratio and per-student spending appear to be within reasonable ranges, suggesting adequate resources.
Overall, Puxico R-VIII has one middle school with mixed academic performance. While the school faces challenges, it also has access to resources that could potentially be leveraged to improve student outcomes across different subject areas and grade levels.
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