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Puxico Junior High

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Puxico Junior High ranks 249 th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 6-8

249^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 438 Missouri Middle Schools

Better than 43% of Missouri middle schools

Summary

Puxico Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Puxico, Missouri, with 168 students. The school is part of the Puxico R-VIII school district, which is ranked 203 out of 367 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Puxico Junior High has faced some academic challenges in recent years. Its proficiency rates on the Missouri Assessment Program (MAP) tests have been below the state averages, particularly in Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2024-2025, only 30.3% of 6th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 45.5%. The school has also had relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 7.6% to 11.0% in recent years, which may contribute to its academic performance. Additionally, a significant portion of the student population comes from low-socioeconomic status backgrounds, with 50-56% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Poplar Bluff Middle School, Poplar Bluff Junior High, T.S. Hill Middle, and Bloomfield Middle, Puxico Junior High generally performs below average in academic proficiency rates, especially in Mathematics and Science. These nearby schools also have higher student enrollment and more resources, which may contribute to their stronger academic performance.

176

Students ?

13.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,844

Per pupil spending ?

52.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960-9144

(573) 222-3058

District: Puxico R-VIII

Students who attend Puxico Junior High usually attend:

High:

Puxico High

Feeder schools for Puxico Junior High:

Elementary:

Puxico Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

African American:

1.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 42nd percentile in 2015 → 43rd in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Missouri average (34% vs 39% meeting standards)

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

!Science scores 12 pts below the Missouri average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school34%

District avg34%

Missouri avg39%

249^th of 438

Missouri public middle schools ?

Bottom 43%▲ up 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

203^rd of 367Puxico R-VIII among Missouri districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	43.8	249 of 438	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2024	58.7	177 of 451	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	69.7	107 of 459	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	61 of 459	86.7%	★★★★☆
2021	64.4	143 of 454	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	36.3	397 of 587	32.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	30.9	420 of 552	23.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	38.8	383 of 568	32.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	44.3	267 of 435	38.6%	★★☆☆☆
2015	44.4	340 of 585	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2014	37.8	452 of 633	28.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2013	51.5	329 of 649	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.1	422 of 623	32.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.7	311 of 625	50.2%	★★★☆☆
2010	54.6	307 of 614	50.0%	★★★☆☆
2009	63.9	187 of 601	68.9%	★★★☆☆
2008	69.2	125 of 624	80.0%	★★★★☆
2007	61.6	192 of 624	69.2%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	24.4	305 of 369	17.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	54.4	160 of 378	57.7%	★★★☆☆
2019	39.1	309 of 482	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.3	268 of 422	36.5%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Missouri percentile	Rating
2025	30.7	264 of 358	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	46.9	194 of 379	48.8%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.6	144 of 385	62.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.5	90 of 381	76.4%	★★★★☆
2021	50.3	176 of 376	53.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	27.7	410 of 527	22.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	21.6	423 of 479	11.7%	★☆☆☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2025)26th percentile-17 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)17th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs Missouri (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics39%~ state avg

English Language Arts31%-8 vs state

Science27%-12 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MAP Mathematics (2025)					MAP Science (2025)		MAP English Language Arts (2025)					MAP Algebra I (2025)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Mathematics 6th Grade	MAP Mathematics 7th Grade	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 6th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 7th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Puxico Junior High	Public	6-8	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 222-3058	176	13	13.2	52.8%	171 (97.2%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	43.8	249^th of 438 public middle schools	43.2%		58.7	177^th of 451 public middle schools	60.8%	72			30.3		49.9		26.8			25.9	38.4			$9,844	$420	$9,423
Bloomfield Middle	Public	5-8	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-4283	186	14	13.6	59.1%	175 (94.1%)	2 (1.1%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.7%)	47.6	224^th of 438 public middle schools	48.9%		45.8	245^th of 451 public middle schools	45.7%	21		34.6	49.9		37.2	40.7			32.6	32.5	16.3			$10,585	$614	$9,971
T. S. Hill Middle	Public	6-8	1107 Brown Pilot Ln	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(573) 614-1010	475	32	14.6	48.6%	431 (90.7%)	2 (0.4%)	22 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (3.4%)	57.8	177^th of 438 public middle schools	59.6%		66.3	128^th of 451 public middle schools	71.6%	49			51.2	38.9	38.9		37.4			36.3	37.5	45.5		$9,652	$1,006	$8,646
Poplar Bluff Middle School	Public	4-6	1300 Victory Lane	Poplar Bluff	63901	Butler County	Poplar Bluff R-I	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 785-5566	932	74	12.5	73.1%	721 (77.4%)	95 (10.2%)	24 (2.6%)	7 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (8.9%)								(n/a)	44.2	28.6	44.2			42.1		44.5	42.8	38.2				$11,168	$1,746	$9,423
Poplar Bluff Junior High	Public	7-8	550 N Westwood	Poplar Bluff	63901	Butler County	Poplar Bluff R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 785-5602	735	56	13.1	63.7%	554 (75.4%)	81 (11.0%)	27 (3.7%)	5 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	67 (9.1%)	38.8	282^nd of 438 public middle schools	35.6%		58.9	173^rd of 451 public middle schools	61.6%	109				36.1	21.3		29.9				37.0	32.2	60.6	$11,215	$1,532	$9,684

Frequently Asked Questions about Puxico Junior High

Is Puxico Junior High a good school?

Puxico Junior High ranks 249^th of 438 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Puxico Junior High attend?

Students who attend Puxico Junior High usually go on to attend Puxico High

What is the racial makeup of Puxico Junior High?

Students at Puxico Junior High are 97% White, 1% African American, 1% Two or more races.

What district is Puxico Junior High in?

Puxico R-VIII

How many students attend Puxico Junior High?

In the 2024-25 school year, 176 students attended Puxico Junior High.

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