Mingo Puxico Technical High

Summary:

Mingo Puxico Technical High is a small public high school located in Puxico, Missouri, serving 24 students in grade 12 as part of the Puxico R-VIII school district. Unfortunately, this school has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

Mingo Puxico Technical High faces significant challenges, including extremely low academic performance, with only 4.5% of students proficient or better in Biology I and 16.7% proficient or better in English II, compared to state averages of 37.4% and 51.3% respectively. The school also has shockingly high dropout rates, ranging from 34.9% to 80% over the past 5 years, which is much higher than state and national averages. Additionally, the school serves a very economically disadvantaged population, with 87.5% to 91.89% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch over the past 3 years.

In contrast, nearby schools like Puxico High, Twin Rivers High, and Poplar Bluff High are performing significantly better academically, with higher test scores, graduation rates, and lower dropout rates. This stark contrast suggests potential equity issues, where students from disadvantaged backgrounds at Mingo Puxico Technical High are not receiving the resources and support they need to succeed. Addressing the systemic challenges facing this school will require a comprehensive, multi-faceted approach to ensure that all students have access to a high-quality education.

Detail:

Public 12

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960-9144

(573) 222-2675

District: Puxico R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
375^th of 378 Missouri High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $42,258

Student/teacher ratio: 43.0

Number of students: 43

Racial breakdown:

White:

72.1%

African American:

25.6%

Hispanic:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mingo Puxico Technical High ranks worse than 99.2% of high schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 4.17. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.1%), African American (25.6%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mingo Puxico Technical High is 43. (See more...)

Compare Mingo Puxico Technical High employs 1 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mingo Puxico Technical High is $42,258.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mingo Puxico Technical High:

SchoolDigger ranks Mingo Puxico Technical High 375^th of 378 Missouri public high schools. (See Mingo Puxico Technical High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

White students:

Puxico R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Puxico R-VIII 216^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mingo Puxico Technical High

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Rank History for all students at Mingo Puxico Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2011	0.32	522^nd	528	1.1%
2012	1.38	516^th	522	1.1%
2013	0.98	517^th	523	1.1%
2014	1.21	510^th	521	2.1%
2015	0.28	500^th	504	0.8%
2016	0.08	400^th	401	0.2%
2018	1.08	466^th	468	0.4%
2019	1.89	456^th	460	0.9%
2024	4.17	375^th	378	0.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mingo Puxico Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	1.99	381^st	382	0.3%
2019	3.37	365^th	368	0.8%
2024	14.35	255^th	274	6.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Mingo Puxico Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	13.43	95^th	106	10.4%

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Rank History for White students at Mingo Puxico Technical High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	1.19	438^th	440	0.5%
2024	1.59	321^st	321	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Mingo Puxico Technical High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	45	13	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	58
2000	81	15	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	99
2001	128	31	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	160
2002	144	27	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	174
2003	144	27	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	174
2004	124	25	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	151
2005	117	32	1	1	1	n/a	n/a	152
2006	107	19	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	130
2007	71	16	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	89
2008	78	28	0	2	2	n/a	n/a	110
2009	111	28	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	142
2010	105	16	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	125
2011	83	20	0	2	0	0	0	105
2012	76	16	0	2	0	0	0	94
2013	67	24	0	6	0	0	0	97
2014	41	10	0	0	1	0	0	52
2015	50	16	0	1	0	0	0	67
2016	53	13	0	2	0	0	3	71
2017	50	6	0	2	0	0	1	59
2018	52	8	0	1	0	0	0	61
2019	43	14	0	3	0	0	4	64
2020	28	7	0	1	1	0	1	38
2021	30	5	0	1	1	0	0	37
2022	4	0	0	0	1	0	0	5
2023	18	6	0	0	0	0	0	24
2024	31	11	0	1	0	0	0	43

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mingo Puxico Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	58	n/a	0.0	0
2000	99	n/a	0.0	0
2001	160	1.0	160.0	93.1
2002	174	3.0	58.0	98.3
2003	174	3.0	58.0	98.3
2004	151	3.0	50.3	98
2005	152	3.0	50.7	98
2006	130	3.0	43.3	95.4
2007	89	1.9	46.8	96.6
2008	110	2.0	55.0	97.3
2009	142	2.0	71.0	97.9
2010	125	3.0	41.6	97.6
2011	105	3.0	35.0	97.1
2012	94	3.0	31.3	96.8
2013	97	3.0	32.3	86.6
2014	52	3.0	17.3	88.5
2015	67	3.0	22.3	95.5
2016	71	3.0	23.6	95.8
2017	59	3.0	19.6	71.2
2018	61	2.0	30.5	95.1
2019	64	3.0	21.3	81.3
2020	38	3.0	12.6	92.1
2021	37	2.0	18.5	91.9
2022	5	1.5	3.3	n/a
2023	24	1.0	24.0	87.5
2024	43	1.0	43.0	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mingo Puxico Technical High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	58	n/a	0.0	0
2000	99	n/a	0.0	0
2001	160	1.0	160.0	93.1
2002	174	3.0	58.0	98.3
2003	174	3.0	58.0	98.3
2004	151	3.0	50.3	98
2005	152	3.0	50.7	98
2006	130	3.0	43.3	95.4
2007	89	1.9	46.8	96.6
2008	110	2.0	55.0	97.3
2009	142	2.0	71.0	97.9
2010	125	3.0	41.6	97.6
2011	105	3.0	35.0	97.1
2012	94	3.0	31.3	96.8
2013	97	3.0	32.3	86.6
2014	52	3.0	17.3	88.5
2015	67	3.0	22.3	95.5
2016	71	3.0	23.6	95.8
2017	59	3.0	19.6	71.2
2018	61	2.0	30.5	95.1
2019	64	3.0	21.3	81.3
2020	38	3.0	12.6	92.1
2021	37	2.0	18.5	91.9
2022	5	1.5	3.3	n/a
2023	24	1.0	24.0	87.5
2024	43	1.0	43.0	93

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Mingo Puxico Technical High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$00 (0.0%)	$6,243 (100.0%)	$6,243
2020	$07 (0.1%)	$7,823 (99.9%)	$7,830
2021	$45 (0.6%)	$7,664 (99.4%)	$7,709
2022	$21 (0.0%)	$42,237 (100.0%)	$42,258

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mingo Puxico Technical High

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course English II (Mingo Puxico Technical High)	4	7.6	3.6%
End of Course English II (Missouri)	59	54.4	4.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	64	24	62.5%
African American	14	6	57.1%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	3	0	100%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	43	18	58.1%
Two or More Races	4	0	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.3%	87.5%	6.3%

Schools Near Mingo Puxico Technical High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)	MAP Science (2024)	MAP Algebra I (2024)	MAP Biology I (2024)	MAP English II (2024)	MAP Government (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 8th Grade	MAP Science 8th Grade	MAP Algebra I End of Course	MAP Biology I End of Course	MAP English II End of Course	MAP Government End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Puxico High	Public	9-12	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 222-3175	209	18	11.6	51.2%	198 (94.7%)	2 (1.0%)	3 (1.4%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	45.5	178^th of 378 public high schools	52.9%					(n/a)			53.2	21.4			$10,021	$1,068	$8,952
Mingo Puxico Technical High	Public	12	481 N Bedford St	Puxico	63960	Stoddard County	Puxico R-VIII	No	No	No	No	(573) 222-2675	43	1	43.0	93.0%	31 (72.1%)	11 (25.6%)	1 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4.2	375^th of 378 public high schools	0.8%					(n/a)				4.5	16.7		$42,258	$21	$42,237
Bloomfield High	Public	9-12	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-2146	168	15	11.0	48.8%	157 (93.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.8%)	32.7	250^th of 378 public high schools	33.9%		47.1	158^th of 352 public high schools	55.1%	92			28.1	27.3			$10,563	$417	$10,146
Zalma High	Public	7-12	7013 School Street	Zalma	63787	Bollinger County	Zalma R-V	No	No	No	No	(573) 722-3320	84	7	11.7	100.0%	84 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	15.5		15.5				$15,371	$2,356	$13,016
Dexter High	Public	9-12	1101 W Grant St	Dexter	63841	Stoddard County	Dexter R-Xi	No	No	No	No	(573) 614-1030	572	39	14.8	43.4%	534 (93.4%)	7 (1.2%)	17 (3.0%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.9%)	55.4	121^st of 378 public high schools	68.0%		40.6	188^th of 352 public high schools	46.6%	67			58.3	33.6		36.6	$9,552	$2,553	$6,999
Advance High	Public	7-12	201 School Street	Advance	63730	Stoddard County	Advance R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 722-3584	183	15	12.3	37.2%	178 (97.3%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)								(n/a)		48.1	56.7				$10,391	$1,246	$9,145
Bell City High	Public	7-12	25254 Walnut St	Bell City	63735	Stoddard County	Bell City R-II	No	No	No	No	(573) 733-4444	105	13	7.8	50.5%	100 (95.2%)	1 (1.0%)	2 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.9%)								(n/a)							$16,782	$2,151	$14,631
Poplar Bluff Technical Career Center	Public	10-12	3203 Oak Grove Rd	Poplar Bluff	63901	Butler County	Poplar Bluff R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 785-2248	0	13	.0		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Twin Rivers High	Public	9-12	9261 Highway 51	Broseley	63932	Butler County	Twin Rivers R-X	No	No	No	No	(573) 328-4730	247	21	11.7	49.4%	232 (93.9%)	1 (0.4%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.6%)	31.3	258^th of 378 public high schools	31.7%					(n/a)			33.2	24.0			$10,897	$1,210	$9,687
Poplar Bluff High	Public	9-12	3209 Oak Grove Road	Poplar Bluff	63901	Butler County	Poplar Bluff R-I	No	No	No	No	(573) 785-6471	1,459	91	16.0	56.9%	1,126 (77.2%)	166 (11.4%)	50 (3.4%)	11 (0.8%)	6 (0.4%)	2 (0.1%)	98 (6.7%)	50.4	147^th of 378 public high schools	61.1%		40.9	186^th of 352 public high schools	47.2%	39			28.2	40.2	40.2	47.9	$10,582	$1,751	$8,830

Frequently Asked Questions about Mingo Puxico Technical High

Is Mingo Puxico Technical High a good school?

Mingo Puxico Technical High ranks in the bottom 0.8% of Missouri high schools.

What is the racial makeup of Mingo Puxico Technical High?

Students at Mingo Puxico Technical High are 72% White, 26% African American, 2% Hispanic.

What district is Mingo Puxico Technical High in?

Puxico R-VIII

How many students attend Mingo Puxico Technical High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 43 students attended Mingo Puxico Technical High.

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