Top Rankings
Calhoun 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 58 students in Calhoun R-VIII School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Missouri.
Public School in Calhoun R-VIII School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Missouri public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 43% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Missouri public school average of 33% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MO)
# Schools
1 School
2,463 Schools
# Students
58 Students
885,270 Students
# Teachers
12 Teachers
70,230 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
5:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Calhoun 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
#457 out of 555 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
38%
Graduation Rate
(19-20)≥50%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.52
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
2%
15%
% White
91%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $44,414 is higher than the state median of $15,190. The school district revenue/student has grown by 133% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $38,534 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 106% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$13,447 MM
Spending
$2 MM
$12,401 MM
Revenue / Student
$44,414
$15,190
Spending / Student
$38,534
$14,008
Best Calhoun R-VIII School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
409 S College
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Calhoun, MO 65323
(660) 694-3422
Gr: K-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District manages 1 public schools serving 58 students.
What is the rank of Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District is ranked #486 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 Calhoun R-VIII School District?
91% of Calhoun R-VIII School District students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Calhoun R-VIII School District?
Calhoun R-VIII School District has a student/teacher ratio of 5:1, which is lower than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What is Calhoun R-VIII School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $38,534 is higher than the state median of $14,008. The school district spending/student has grown by 106% over four school years.
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