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Plainview R-VIII School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 94 students in Plainview R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Plainview R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 0% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).
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This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,474 Schools
# Students
94 Students
891,639 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
69,801 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
9:1
Plainview R-VIII School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 553 school districts in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#512 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
100%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
The revenue/student of $16,809 is higher than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has grown by 32% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,809
$15,081
Spending / Student
$14,447
$13,908
Best Plainview R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Plainview Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Rte 3 Box 145
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Ava, MO 65608
(417) 683-2046
Gr: PK-8 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 94 students.
What is the rank of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District is ranked #517 out of 553 school districts in Missouri (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Missouri school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Plainview R-VIII School District?
100% of Plainview R-VIII School District students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Plainview R-VIII School District?
Plainview R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 9:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Plainview R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,447 is higher than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
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