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Higbee R-VIII School District

101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257-0128
(District boundaries shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 235 students in Higbee R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Higbee R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Missouri public school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 32% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,477 Schools
# Students
235 Students
891,649 Students
# Teachers
22 Teachers
69,803 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Higbee 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.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from 80% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MO)
#487 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
15%
40%
30-34%
43%
20-29%
38%
(21-22)
≥50%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.16
0.51
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
2%
8%
% Black
1%
15%
% White
92%
68%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,306 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,081. The school district revenue/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,260 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MO)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,306
$15,081
Spending / Student
$11,260
$13,908

Best Higbee R-VIII School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Higbee High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 9-12
| 74 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Higbee Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Evans St
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: PK-5
| 111 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Higbee Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
101 Evans St.
Higbee, MO 65257
(660) 456-7206
Grades: 6-8
| 50 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District manages 3 public schools serving 235 students.
What is the rank of Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District is ranked #519 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.
What is the racial composition of students in Higbee R-VIII School District?
92% of Higbee R-VIII School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Higbee R-VIII School District?
Higbee R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Higbee R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,260 is less than the state median of $13,908. The school district spending/student has declined by 13% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 3 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 235 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥50% (Btm 50% in MO)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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