Puxico Junior High

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Puxico Junior High ranks 107 th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Puxico Junior High is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 with 181 students in Puxico, Missouri, part of the Puxico R-VIII school district. This high-performing school has consistently strong academic results, ranking in the top quarter of Missouri middle schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Puxico Junior High stands out for its exceptional academic performance, with students scoring well above the state average on standardized tests, particularly in mathematics and science. For example, in 2022-2023, 51.7% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in MAP Mathematics, compared to the state average of 30%. The school has also shown steady improvement in its statewide ranking over the past several years, moving from the bottom half to the top quarter of Missouri middle schools. Additionally, Puxico Junior High maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.3 to 14.1 over the past three years, which is lower than nearby schools like Poplar Bluff Middle School and T.S. Hill Middle.

Despite the school's strong academic performance, it faces some socioeconomic challenges, with 50.28% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023. However, Puxico Junior High's ability to support its economically disadvantaged students while achieving high test scores is particularly noteworthy. The school's performance also closely mirrors the overall success of the Puxico R-VIII district, indicating a strong alignment between the school and the district's educational priorities and resources. As Puxico Junior High continues to navigate the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, it remains a top-performing middle school in the region, offering a valuable educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

481 N Bedford St
Puxico, MO 63960-9144

(573) 222-3058

District: Puxico R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
107^th of 459 Missouri Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,377

Students who attend Puxico Junior High usually attend:

High:

Puxico High

Feeder schools for Puxico Junior High:

Elementary:

Puxico Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 181

Racial breakdown:

White:

97.2%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Two or more races:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 50.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Puxico Junior High ranks better than 76.7% of middle schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 69.7. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.2%), Hispanic (1.1%), two or more races (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 50.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Puxico Junior High is 14.1. (See more...)

Compare Puxico Junior High employs 12.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Puxico Junior High is $9,377.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Puxico Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Puxico Junior High 107^th of 459 Missouri public middle schools. (See Puxico Junior High in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Puxico R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Puxico R-VIII 67^th of 376 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Puxico Junior High

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Rank History for all students at Puxico Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2007	61.65	192^nd	624	69.2%
2008	69.24	125^th	624	80.0%
2009	63.92	187^th	601	68.9%
2010	54.62	307^th	614	50.0%
2011	53.70	311^th	625	50.2%
2012	42.10	422^nd	623	32.3%
2013	51.52	329^th	649	49.3%
2014	37.82	452^nd	633	28.6%
2015	44.37	340^th	585	41.9%
2016	44.27	267^th	435	38.6%
2017	38.81	383^rd	568	32.6%
2018	30.93	420^th	552	23.9%
2019	36.33	397^th	587	32.4%
2021	64.41	143^rd	454	68.5%
2022	79.86	61^st	459	86.7%
2023	69.70	107^th	459	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Puxico Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	39.30	268^th	422	36.5%
2019	39.13	309^th	482	35.9%

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Rank History for White students at Puxico Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	21.63	423^rd	479	11.7%
2019	27.71	410^th	527	22.2%
2021	50.27	176^th	376	53.2%
2022	69.46	90^th	381	76.4%
2023	56.62	144^th	385	62.6%

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Puxico Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2006	160	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	164
2007	171	0	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	178
2008	159	0	3	2	1	n/a	n/a	165
2009	170	0	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	174
2010	168	2	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	172
2011	180	2	1	1	0	0	0	184
2012	169	1	1	2	0	0	0	173
2013	179	0	1	2	0	0	0	182
2014	168	0	1	2	0	0	0	171
2015	178	0	0	1	0	0	0	179
2016	174	0	0	1	0	0	4	179
2017	172	0	0	0	0	0	1	173
2018	175	0	0	0	0	0	2	177
2019	164	0	1	2	0	0	2	169
2020	162	1	1	1	0	0	3	168
2021	168	2	1	2	0	0	3	176
2022	168	2	0	1	0	0	3	174
2023	176	1	0	2	0	0	2	181

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Puxico Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	164	12.9	12.7	65.2
2007	178	11.8	15.1	64.6
2008	165	14.2	11.6	61.2
2009	174	13.7	12.7	55.7
2010	172	12.6	13.6	61
2011	184	13.2	13.9	59.8
2012	173	13.3	12.9	57.8
2013	182	12.8	14.1	63.7
2014	171	13.0	13.1	64.9
2015	179	14.0	12.7	57.5
2016	179	14.0	12.7	63.7
2017	173	13.2	13.0	69.9
2018	177	12.5	14.1	71.8
2019	169	12.0	14.0	66.9
2020	168	12.0	13.9	64.3
2021	176	13.2	13.3	61.9
2022	174	12.5	13.8	55.7
2023	181	12.7	14.1	50.3

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 Puxico Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	164	12.9	12.7	65.2
2007	178	11.8	15.1	64.6
2008	165	14.2	11.6	61.2
2009	174	13.7	12.7	55.7
2010	172	12.6	13.6	61
2011	184	13.2	13.9	59.8
2012	173	13.3	12.9	57.8
2013	182	12.8	14.1	63.7
2014	171	13.0	13.1	64.9
2015	179	14.0	12.7	57.5
2016	179	14.0	12.7	63.7
2017	173	13.2	13.0	69.9
2018	177	12.5	14.1	71.8
2019	169	12.0	14.0	66.9
2020	168	12.0	13.9	64.3
2021	176	13.2	13.3	61.9
2022	174	12.5	13.8	55.7
2023	181	12.7	14.1	50.3

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 Puxico Junior High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$326 (4.1%)	$7,683 (95.9%)	$8,010
2020	$328 (4.2%)	$7,488 (95.8%)	$7,816
2021	$986 (10.7%)	$8,195 (89.3%)	$9,181
2022	$1,179 (12.6%)	$8,198 (87.4%)	$9,377

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Puxico Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 397^th of 587 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 459 Middle schools	44.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Puxico Junior High)	23.1	45.4	22.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)	23.1	45.4	22.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	42.5	43.7	1.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico Junior High)	38.5	36.4	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico R-VIII)	38.5	36.4	2.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	45.9	37.5	8.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Puxico Junior High)	32.1	42.6	10.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)	32.1	42.6	10.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	38	39.5	1.5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico Junior High)	39.3	53.9	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Puxico R-VIII)	39.3	53.9	14.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	43.6	37.9	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Puxico Junior High)	25.6	51.7	26.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Puxico R-VIII)	25.6	51.7	26.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	29	30	1%
8th Grade Science (Puxico Junior High)	43.4	45	1.6%
8th Grade Science (Puxico R-VIII)	43.4	45	1.6%
8th Grade Science (Missouri)	43.7	37.8	5.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	181	7.1%
African American	0	1
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	2	2
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	164	176	7.3%
Two or More Races	2	2
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	66.9%	50.3%	16.6%

Schools Near Puxico Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				MAP Mathematics (2023)					MAP Science (2023)		MAP English Language Arts (2023)					MAP Algebra I (2023)	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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	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	181	13	14.1	50.3%	176 (97.2%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	69.7	107^th of 459 public middle schools	76.7%		79.9	61^st of 459 public middle schools	86.7%	46			45.4	42.6	51.7		45.0			36.4				$9,377	$1,179	$8,198
Bloomfield Middle	Public	5-8	505 Court St	Bloomfield	63825	Stoddard County	Bloomfield R-XIV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 568-4283	174	11	15.2	52.3%	166 (95.4%)	2 (1.1%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.9%)	45.4	257^th of 459 public middle schools	44.0%		74.6	90^th of 459 public middle schools	80.4%	167			37.3	37.8						29.5	31.1			$9,224	$1,003	$8,221
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	443	30	14.8	48.3%	403 (91.0%)	5 (1.1%)	19 (4.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	58.4	177^th of 459 public middle schools	61.4%		57.3	185^th of 459 public middle schools	59.7%	8			48.7	45.6	37.5		29.5			41.9	27.3	41.9		$9,187	$2,457	$6,730
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	1,018	60	16.9	74.0%	807 (79.3%)	108 (10.6%)	23 (2.3%)	7 (0.7%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	70 (6.9%)								(n/a)	41.1	33.3	42.5			36.2		38.7	36.6	38.1				$9,811	$2,245	$7,566
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	782	53	14.6	63.6%	586 (74.9%)	94 (12.0%)	26 (3.3%)	5 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (8.6%)	50.6	224^th of 459 public middle schools	51.2%		57.7	180^th of 459 public middle schools	60.8%	44				35.8	33.4		32.7				37.8	34.7	73.1	$9,813	$2,226	$7,587

Frequently Asked Questions about Puxico Junior High

What district is Puxico Junior High in?

Puxico R-VIII

What is the racial makeup of Puxico Junior High?

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

What high school do graduates of Puxico Junior High attend?

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

How many students attend Puxico Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 181 students attended Puxico Junior High.

Is Puxico Junior High a good school?

Puxico Junior High ranks 107^th of 459 Missouri middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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